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

Lofters, 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 Lofters surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lofters in America

Lofters is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lofters surname appeared 104 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 Lofters.

The history of the last name Lofters

The surname Lofters has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "loft," which referred to an upper room or attic space. The name likely evolved to describe someone who lived or worked in a loft, perhaps a craftsman or tradesman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a certain Robert le Loftere is mentioned. This spelling variation, with the addition of the Old French word "le," meaning "the," was common during the Norman influence on English surnames.

In the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, there is an entry for a Reginald Lofter, indicating the surname's presence in various regions of England during the 13th century. The variation "Loftere" was also found in records from the same period.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Loftere, Loftare, and Loftier, as evidenced by the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from 1348. This suggests that the surname had spread across different parts of the country and was subject to regional variations in spelling.

One notable individual bearing the Lofters surname was John Lofters, a merchant and alderman who lived in London during the late 16th century. He was mentioned in the records of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, a prominent livery company, in 1589.

Another prominent figure was Sir William Lofters, a member of Parliament for the borough of Hertford in the early 17th century. He served during the reign of King James I and was active in local politics and governance.

In the 18th century, the name Lofters was associated with the village of Lofters Hall in Lancashire, where a family of that name resided. The place name likely derived from the surname, indicating the establishment of a local dynasty or landholding.

Other notable individuals with the Lofters surname include Thomas Lofters (1725-1792), a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur in the textile industry in Yorkshire, and Mary Lofters (1788-1865), a philanthropist and advocate for education in London.

While the surname Lofters is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its occupational origins in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lofters

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

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 Lofters 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.

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

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