Find out how popular the last name Lofland is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lofland.

Lofland, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lofland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lofland in America

Lofland is the 19062nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lofland surname appeared 1,428 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lofland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lofland to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lofland

The surname Lofland originated in England, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "loft" and "land," which collectively translates to "the land with a loft or upper room." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in dwellings or properties with such architectural features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lofland can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions a landowner named Leoflænd, which is considered a variation of the modern spelling.

In the 13th century, records from the county of Norfolk show a reference to a place called "Lofland's Green," which may have been named after an early bearer of the surname. This area potentially served as a geographical origin for some individuals who adopted the name.

Notable figures bearing the Lofland surname include Sir John Lofland, a prominent English merchant born in 1530 who played a significant role in establishing trade routes with the Netherlands. Another distinguished individual was Elizabeth Lofland (1615-1692), a Quaker minister renowned for her influential sermons and writings advocating religious tolerance.

During the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the county of Yorkshire, where several families with the surname Lofland were documented as landowners and farmers. One such family, led by Richard Lofland (1635-1712), established a successful agricultural enterprise that spanned generations.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named William Lofland (1753-1819) gained recognition as a skilled architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House.

As the centuries progressed, the Lofland surname continued to spread across different regions of England, with individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lofland

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lofland.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lofland was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lofland has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lofland was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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