2000
#3,262
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,057
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.73
Uncommon Last name
Logsdon
An English occupational surname referring to a logger or someone who transported logs.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 11,518 Americans carry the last name Logsdon. That puts it at #3,466 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.36 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 29,758 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Logsdon 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 Logsdon with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
12K
1 in 29,758
Census rank
#3,466
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
10K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 10,044 bearers of the surname Logsdon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.36 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3466th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Logsdon, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Logsdon
The surname LOGSDON has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is a locational name, derived from the Old English words "logg" meaning a log or tree trunk, and "dun" meaning a hill or small mountain. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name lived near a wooded hill or a hill covered in fallen trees.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273, where it appears as "Thomas de Loggesdone". This spelling variation highlights the locational nature of the name, indicating that it likely originated from a place called "Loggesdone" or a similar name.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various records with different spellings, such as "Loggesdon" and "Logesdon". These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the lack of standardized spelling during that period.
During the medieval era, the LOGSDON name was associated with various landowners and individuals of importance. In 1327, a William de Loggesdone is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire as a taxpayer, suggesting that he was a landowner or a person of some wealth.
Another notable figure was John Logsdon, who was born in Yorkshire in the late 15th century and served as a soldier during the Wars of the Roses. He fought alongside the Yorkist forces and was present at the Battle of Towton in 1461, one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on English soil.
In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the parish of Steeple Aston in Oxfordshire, where a family of LOGSDONs resided for several generations. One member, Thomas LOGSDON, was born in 1543 and served as a churchwarden in the local parish church.
During the 17th century, the LOGSDON name spread to other parts of England, and several individuals bearing this surname are recorded in various historical documents. For example, in 1638, a Richard LOGSDON is listed in the Protestation Returns of Shropshire, where he swore an oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion.
Another notable figure was William LOGSDON, born in Lincolnshire in 1672, who was a prominent figure in the British East India Company. He served as a factor (a representative or agent) in the company's trading posts in India and was instrumental in establishing trade relationships with local rulers and merchants.
The LOGSDON name has continued to be present throughout history, with various individuals making their mark in different fields. However, it is important to note that this summary focuses on the earlier historical records and does not include recent census data or modern references.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Logsdon
Among Census respondents with the surname Logsdon, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Logsdon 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 Logsdon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 9,207
- Two or more races4.1% · 407
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 277
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 69
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 49
- Black or African American0.3% · 35
Timeline
Historical Census data for Logsdon
Logsdon 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
#3,491
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,242
+185 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 3.47
Rank movement Down 229 places
2020
#3,466
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,044
-198 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 3.36
Rank movement Up 25 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,262 | 10,057 | 3.73 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,491 | 10,242 | 3.47 | +185 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 229 places |
| 2020 | #3,466 | 10,044 | 3.36 | -198 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 25 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 Logsdon 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 | #3,491 | #3,466 | 0.7% |
| Count | 10,242 | 10,044 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 3.47 | 3.36 | -3.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Logsdon bearers went from 10,242 to 10,044 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 25 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,491 to #3,466.
FAQ
Logsdon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Logsdon?
Name Census estimates that about 11,518 living Americans carry the surname Logsdon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 29,758 residents.
How common is Logsdon?
Logsdon ranks #3,466 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.36 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 10,044 people with the surname Logsdon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (11,518), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.36 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.36 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Logsdon.
Has Logsdon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Logsdon went from 10,242 recorded bearers to 10,044. That is a decrease of 198 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,491 to #3,466.
What does the Census say about the background of Logsdon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Logsdon, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Logsdon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (9,207 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Logsdon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Logsdon (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 Logsdon mean?
An English occupational surname referring to a logger or someone who transported logs. 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 Logsdon (3.36 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 Americans have the surname Logsdon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.