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

Loftman, 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 Loftman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loftman in America

Loftman is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loftman surname appeared 116 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 Loftman.

The history of the last name Loftman

The surname Loftman is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "loft," which referred to an upper room or attic space, combined with the suffix "man," indicating an individual associated with or living in such a space.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a Richard Loftman is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already in use by the early 14th century and may have originated even earlier.

The surname Loftman is often linked to the occupation of those who worked or resided in the lofts or upper floors of buildings, which were commonly used for storage or living spaces. It is possible that the name initially referred to individuals who occupied such spaces, either as tenants or workers.

In the 15th century, records show a John Loftman who was a merchant in the city of London, born around 1420. He is mentioned in various trade documents and records of the time, indicating the name's association with urban areas and commercial activities.

During the 16th century, the Loftman surname appears in various parish records and historical documents across England. One notable figure was William Loftman, a clergyman born in 1592 in Lincolnshire, who served as the Rector of Sutton-on-the-Hill in Yorkshire from 1632 until his death in 1670.

In the 17th century, the name Loftman is found in records related to the English Civil War. A military officer named Thomas Loftman, born in 1610, served in the Parliamentarian forces and is mentioned in accounts of battles and troop movements during the conflict.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Robert Loftman, a lawyer and historian born in 1678 in Yorkshire. He authored several works on English legal history and served as a justice of the peace in his local community.

As the surname spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, including Loftsman, Loftesman, and Lofthouseman, reflecting the connection to the occupation or living space associated with the name.

While the Loftman surname is not among the most common in England, it has persisted over the centuries and can be found in various regions of the country, with concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and the West Midlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loftman

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

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

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