2000
#4,086
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,022
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.97
Rare Last name
Logue
An Irish occupational surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó Laoghóg," meaning "descendant of the calf-like one."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 8,894 Americans carry the last name Logue. That puts it at #4,433 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.59 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 38,538 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Logue 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 Logue with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
8.9K
1 in 38,538
Census rank
#4,433
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
7.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 7,756 bearers of the surname Logue in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.59 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4433rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Logue, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Logue
Among Census respondents with the surname Logue, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Logue 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 Logue surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 7,062
- Two or more races3.4% · 265
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 231
- Black or African American1.3% · 104
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 54
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 40
Timeline
Historical Census data for Logue
Logue 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
#4,255
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,328
+306 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 2.82
Rank movement Down 169 places
2020
#4,433
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,756
-572 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 2.59
Rank movement Down 178 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,086 | 8,022 | 2.97 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,255 | 8,328 | 2.82 | +306 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 169 places |
| 2020 | #4,433 | 7,756 | 2.59 | -572 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 178 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 Logue 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 | #4,255 | #4,433 | -4.2% |
| Count | 8,328 | 7,756 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 2.82 | 2.59 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Logue bearers went from 8,328 to 7,756 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 178 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,255 to #4,433.
FAQ
Logue surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Logue?
Name Census estimates that about 8,894 living Americans carry the surname Logue. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 38,538 residents.
How common is Logue?
Logue ranks #4,433 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.59 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 7,756 people with the surname Logue. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (8,894), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.59 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.59 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 Logue.
Has Logue become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Logue went from 8,328 recorded bearers to 7,756. That is a decrease of 572 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #4,255 to #4,433.
What does the Census say about the background of Logue?
Among Census respondents with the surname Logue, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Logue in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (7,062 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Logue appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Logue (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 Logue mean?
An Irish occupational surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó Laoghóg," meaning "descendant of the calf-like one." 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 Logue (2.59 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 have the surname Logue?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.