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

Loman, 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 Loman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loman in America

Loman is the 14421st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loman surname appeared 2,072 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Loman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loman 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 Loman

The surname LOMAN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "loma," which means a tool or implement used for weaving cloth. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely engaged in the weaving trade or textile industry.

The LOMAN surname can be traced back to various regions in England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Nottinghamshire. Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with the surname LOMAN or variations such as LOMAN, LOMAN, and LOMAN.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LOMAN name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record from 1273, which lists a William LOMAN as a resident of the county. Another early reference can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John LOMAN is mentioned.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the LOMAN surname gained prominence in various regions of England. Notable individuals with this name include William LOMAN (1560-1622), a prominent merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, and Thomas LOMAN (1621-1689), a respected clergyman and author from Nottinghamshire.

In the 18th century, the LOMAN family had established roots in several English counties, including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire. One notable figure from this period was Samuel LOMAN (1732-1806), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Lincolnshire.

As the British Empire expanded, some members of the LOMAN family migrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One of the earliest recorded LOMAN settlers in America was John LOMAN, who arrived in Virginia in 1635.

Throughout history, the LOMAN surname has been associated with various occupations, including weaving, agriculture, commerce, and religious service. While not a particularly common name, the LOMAN family has left its mark on the historical records of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loman

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

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

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