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

Lonewolf, 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 Lonewolf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lonewolf in America

Lonewolf is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lonewolf surname appeared 189 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 Lonewolf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lonewolf 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 Lonewolf

The surname LONEWOLF is of English origin, first appearing in records from the late 15th century. It is derived from the Old English words "lone" meaning alone or solitary, and "wulf" meaning wolf. The name likely referred to a person who lived a solitary life or was seen as a loner, perhaps in a remote area away from others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is found in the Manor Court Rolls of Yorkshire from 1492, which mentions a John Lonewolf as a tenant farmer. The name appears to have been concentrated in northern England initially, particularly around Yorkshire and Lancashire.

By the 16th century, variations in spelling started to emerge, including Lonewoulf, Loanwolf, and Loanwolfe. These alternate spellings reflect the evolving nature of English surnames during this period as standardized spellings were not yet established.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are no direct references to the surname LONEWOLF, as it had not yet emerged. However, the book does mention several place names that may have been related to the name's origins, such as Wolfenden and Wolfpit, which contain the Old English word "wulf."

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname was Sir Thomas Lonewolf (1542-1616), a English landowner and member of Parliament from Yorkshire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his advocacy for the rights of tenants on his estate.

Another historical figure was Mary Lonewolf (1628-1702), a Quaker activist and writer from Lancashire. She was an outspoken advocate for religious tolerance and wrote several pamphlets on the subject.

In the 18th century, John Lonewolf (1712-1778) was a prominent merchant and shipowner based in Bristol, England. He was involved in the transatlantic trade and established several successful business ventures.

During the American Revolutionary War, Captain William Lonewolf (1745-1821) served in the Continental Army under General George Washington. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during several key battles.

In the 19th century, Elizabeth Lonewolf (1815-1892) was a British author and educator. She wrote several books on moral education and founded a school for underprivileged children in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lonewolf

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

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

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