2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Loggie
A locational surname derived from a place name with the Middle English 'log' meaning meadow or clearing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Loggie. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loggie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Loggie with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Loggie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loggie, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Loggie
The surname Loggie is believed to have originated in Scotland, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "loggi," meaning a small, low-lying area or a hollow in the ground. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive one, referring to someone who lived near or in a small valley or depression in the landscape.
One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1264, where a person named Adam de Loggy is mentioned. This early spelling variation, "Loggy," provides insight into the name's evolution over time.
In the 15th century, the name Loggie is found in various charter records and land grants in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the counties of Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. This indicates that the name was well-established in these regions during this period.
A notable figure bearing the Loggie surname was Sir John Loggie, a Scottish landowner and Member of Parliament for Wigtownshire in the late 16th century (c. 1550-1623). He played a role in the Scottish Reformation and was known for his support of the Protestant cause.
Another significant individual was William Loggie (1609-1677), a Scottish minister and scholar who served as the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1658 to 1677. He was renowned for his efforts in promoting education and his contributions to theological discourse.
In the 17th century, the name Loggie is also found in various parish records and census documents across Scotland, suggesting its continued presence and proliferation during this time.
One intriguing historical reference is the village of Logie, located near the town of Forfar in Angus, Scotland. While the exact connection between this place name and the Loggie surname is not entirely clear, it is possible that they share a common etymological root, further underscoring the name's Scottish origins.
Other notable individuals with the Loggie surname throughout history include James Loggie (1785-1846), a Scottish writer and poet, and Sir Robert Loggie (1780-1858), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of Admiral.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loggie
Among Census respondents with the surname Loggie, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Loggie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Loggie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 116
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loggie
Loggie appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,097 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-11 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,097 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 12,064 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Loggie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #144,270 | -9.1% |
| Count | 128 | 117 | -8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loggie bearers went from 128 to 117 (-8.6% change). The surname moved down 12,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #144,270.
FAQ
Loggie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loggie?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Loggie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Loggie?
Loggie ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Loggie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Loggie.
Has Loggie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loggie went from 128 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Loggie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loggie, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Loggie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (116 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loggie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Loggie (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Loggie mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name with the Middle English 'log' meaning meadow or clearing. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Loggie (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Loggie?
Want to know how many people are called Loggie? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.