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

Lohnes, 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 Lohnes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lohnes in America

Lohnes is the 21648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lohnes surname appeared 1,204 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 Lohnes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lohnes 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 Lohnes

The surname LOHNES has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "loh," meaning a small wood or thicket. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.

The earliest recorded instances of the LOHNES surname can be found in various German records from the 1500s and 1600s. While not appearing in the Domesday Book, which primarily recorded English names, the name has been documented in various German parish records and local manuscripts from that time period.

One notable early bearer of the LOHNES name was Hans Lohnes, a farmer who lived in the village of Dorfbach, near Kaiserslautern, in the late 16th century. Records show that he owned a small plot of land and worked as a woodcutter in the nearby forests.

In the 17th century, the LOHNES surname began to spread beyond its initial region of origin. Johann Lohnes, born in 1621 in Heidelberg, was a prominent merchant who traded goods throughout southern Germany and parts of France.

As the name began to disperse, it also took on slight variations in spelling, such as Lohns, Lohnnes, and Loehnes. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local record-keepers.

By the 18th century, the LOHNES name had also made its way to other parts of Europe. One notable figure was Friedrich Lohnes, a German-born composer and musician who lived in Vienna from 1745 to 1812. His compositions, while not widely known today, were popular among the Austrian aristocracy during his lifetime.

Another significant bearer of the LOHNES name was Maria Lohnes, a German-born artist who lived and worked in Paris during the late 19th century. Born in 1849 in Cologne, she became known for her intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted scenes from everyday Parisian life.

As the centuries passed, the LOHNES surname continued to spread and evolve, with various branches of the family tree taking root in different parts of the world. While not as widely documented as some other German surnames, the LOHNES name has left its mark on history through the contributions of individuals across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lohnes

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

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

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