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

Lofties, 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 Lofties surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lofties in America

Lofties is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lofties surname appeared 202 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 Lofties.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lofties 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 Lofties

The surname LOFTIES is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "loft," meaning an upper room or attic. The name likely referred to someone who lived or worked in a loft or attic space.

One of the earliest records of the LOFTIES surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Loftie" and "Loftye," indicating the variations that existed in the past.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Roger LOFTIES was mentioned in the court records of Oxfordshire, England. He was a landowner and farmer who played a significant role in local affairs during that time.

The LOFTIES surname can also be traced back to several place names in England, such as Loftus in Yorkshire and Loftus in Cleveland. These place names likely contributed to the development of the surname as people adopted surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest known bearers of the LOFTIES surname was Sir John LOFTIES, who lived in the late 14th century and was a prominent knight and landowner in Warwickshire, England.

In the 16th century, a family of LOFTIES gained prominence in the county of Somerset, England. One member, William LOFTIES (1520-1588), was a successful merchant and served as the Mayor of Taunton, a town in Somerset.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth LOFTIES (1610-1672), an English writer and poet who published several works during the 17th century. Her works explored themes of spirituality and religion, reflecting the intellectual climate of the time.

During the 18th century, the LOFTIES surname spread across various regions of England, with families settling in counties such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. One prominent member was Sir Thomas LOFTIES (1728-1802), a respected magistrate and landowner in Gloucestershire.

The LOFTIES surname has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and exploration during the colonial era. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to England and the Old English word "loft."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lofties

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

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

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