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

Loghry, 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 Loghry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loghry in America

Loghry is the 36788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loghry surname appeared 607 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 Loghry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loghry 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 Loghry

The surname Loghry originates from the Gaelic language and has its roots in Ireland. It is believed to have emerged during the 11th or 12th century, with early records showing variations in spelling such as Loughry, Loughrey, and Lougherie. The name is derived from the Irish phrase "Loch Riadh," which translates to "grey lake" or "grey lough," suggesting a connection to a specific geographic feature.

One of the earliest known references to the Loghry surname can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The Annals mention a "Loughry O'Hanlon" in the year 1317, indicating the presence of the surname in County Armagh during that time period. The O'Hanlon clan was a prominent Irish family, and the association with this name suggests that the Loghrys may have been a branch or related to this powerful lineage.

In the 16th century, the Loghry name appeared in various land records and documentation, particularly in the counties of Armagh and Down. One notable figure from this era was Owen Loghry, born around 1540, who was a landowner and prominent member of the local community in Armagh. His descendants continued to hold influence in the region for several generations.

The 17th century saw the spread of the Loghry surname beyond Ireland, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of the British Isles and even the American colonies. In 1671, a record shows a Thomas Loghry arriving in Maryland, becoming one of the first known bearers of the name in North America.

Other notable individuals with the Loghry surname include:

1. Patrick Loghry (1745-1810), an Irish-born soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Pennsylvania.
2. James Loghry (1805-1883), a Scottish-born Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
3. Eliza Loghry (1840-1915), an American teacher and writer who authored several books on education and child development.
4. John Loghry (1870-1942), an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Bishop of Derry from 1924 until his death.
5. Margaret Loghry (1901-1988), a British author and historian known for her works on medieval English literature and the Arthurian legends.

While the Loghry surname has evolved and spread across various regions, its origins remain firmly rooted in the rich history and cultural heritage of Ireland, with its connection to the phrase "grey lake" serving as a lasting testament to the geographic and linguistic influences that shaped this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loghry

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

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

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