2000
#14,158
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,947
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.72
Rare Last name
Loman
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "loam" or "clay" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,124 Americans carry the last name Loman. That puts it at #15,262 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 161,372 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loman 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 Loman with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 161,372
Census rank
#15,262
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,852 bearers of the surname Loman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15262nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loman, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.1%. The next largest groups are Black (13.4%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loman
Among Census respondents with the surname Loman, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.1%. The next largest groups are Black (13.4%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Loman 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 Loman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.1% · 1,336
- Black or African American13.4% · 249
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 112
- Two or more races5.2% · 96
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1% · 38
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 21
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loman
Loman 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
#14,421
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,072
+125 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Down 263 places
2020
#15,262
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,852
-220 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Down 841 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,158 | 1,947 | 0.72 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,421 | 2,072 | 0.70 | +125 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 263 places |
| 2020 | #15,262 | 1,852 | 0.62 | -220 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 841 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 Loman 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 | #14,421 | #15,262 | -5.8% |
| Count | 2,072 | 1,852 | -10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.70 | 0.62 | -11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loman bearers went from 2,072 to 1,852 (-10.6% change). The surname moved down 841 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,421 to #15,262.
FAQ
Loman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loman?
Name Census estimates that about 2,124 living Americans carry the surname Loman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 161,372 residents.
How common is Loman?
Loman ranks #15,262 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,852 people with the surname Loman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.62 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.62 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Loman.
Has Loman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loman went from 2,072 recorded bearers to 1,852. That is a decrease of 220 (-10.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,421 to #15,262.
What does the Census say about the background of Loman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loman, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.1%. The next largest groups are Black (13.4%) and Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Loman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.1% (1,336 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (72.1%), Black (13.4%), Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Loman (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 Loman mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "loam" or "clay" in Old English. 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 Loman (0.62 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 common is the surname Loman?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Loman at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.