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

Loflin, 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 Loflin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loflin in America

Loflin is the 14523rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loflin surname appeared 2,053 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Loflin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loflin 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 Loflin

The surname Loflin originated in the English county of Cornwall. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "lof" and "lin," which together translate to "a hill or ridge covered with flax or linseed." The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lovelinne."

In the 13th century, the name was recorded as "Lovelyne" in the Pipe Rolls of Cornwall, indicating that the family had established roots in the region by that time. It is also possible that the name may have been derived from a place name, as there are several locations in Cornwall with similar names, such as Lovelane and Lovelynch.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was John Loflin, who was born in Cornwall around 1350. He was a prominent landowner and served as a sheriff in the county during the reign of King Edward III.

In the 16th century, the Loflin family gained further prominence with the birth of William Loflin (1521-1588), a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on subjects such as history, philosophy, and theology.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Loflin (1654-1732), a member of the English Parliament who played a significant role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He was knighted for his services to the Crown and became a respected figure in political circles.

During the 18th century, the surname Loflin spread beyond Cornwall as members of the family migrated to other parts of England and even to the American colonies. One such individual was Robert Loflin (1723-1795), who settled in Virginia and became a prosperous plantation owner.

In the 19th century, the Loflin name gained further recognition with the birth of Charles Loflin (1837-1917), a renowned naturalist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in various parts of the world.

Throughout its history, the surname Loflin has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, scholars, politicians, and explorers, reflecting the rich tapestry of English heritage and the widespread migration of families bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loflin

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

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 Loflin 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 Loflin 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 Loflin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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