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

Logue, 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 Logue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Logue in America

Logue is the 4255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Logue surname appeared 8,328 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Logue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Logue 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 Logue

The surname Logue has its origins in Ireland, where it first emerged as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name "O'Loughan." This name is derived from the Irish words "loman" meaning "bare" and "gad" meaning "withe" or "ivy," indicating someone who lived near a bare or barren place overgrown with ivy.

The Logue name can be traced back to the 11th century in County Mayo, where the family was part of the ancient Irish nobility known as the Ui Fiachrach. They held extensive lands and were highly respected for their military prowess and loyalty to the Irish kings.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, which mentions a "Loughnan O'Loughnan" in the year 1170. This individual was likely a member of the powerful O'Loughnan clan, which later evolved into the Logue surname.

By the 16th century, the Logue family had spread across various parts of Ireland, with concentrations in counties Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal. Notable individuals bearing the name during this period include Turlough Logue, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Logue name appeared in several ancient manuscripts and records, including the Petty's Census of Ireland, conducted in 1659. This census recorded several Logue families residing in counties Mayo and Sligo, indicating their continued presence in the region.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the Logue name was Jeremiah Logue, born in 1892 in County Mayo. He was a highly respected Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from 1924 until his death in 1924.

Another noteworthy individual was John Logue, a 19th-century Irish author and journalist born in County Donegal in 1838. He wrote extensively on Irish history and culture, contributing to the preservation of the country's literary heritage.

In the realm of sports, the name Logue is associated with Jack Logue, a professional baseball player from the early 20th century. Born in 1884 in Pennsylvania, he played for various teams in the Major Leagues, including the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Browns.

Throughout its history, the Logue surname has been subject to various spellings and variations, such as Louge, Lougan, Loughan, and Loghan, reflecting the linguistic and regional diversity of Ireland. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its distinct Irish character and continues to be a proud symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Logue

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

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

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