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

Loney, 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 Loney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loney in America

Loney is the 9023rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loney surname appeared 3,624 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 Loney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loney 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 Loney

The surname Loney has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old English word "lone," meaning a lane or path. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a lane or path.

Loney is a variant spelling of the more common surname Loney, which was found in various records from the medieval period. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Thomas de la Lone."

During the 14th century, the name was recorded in various forms, such as "Atte Lone" and "Attlone," indicating its connection to a specific geographic location or landmark. The prefix "atte" was commonly used at that time to denote someone living near a particular place.

In the 15th century, the surname Loney began to appear more frequently in historical records. One notable figure from this period was John Loney, who was born around 1420 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry.

Another early record of the name can be found in the Inquisitiones Post Mortem, a collection of medieval documents relating to land ownership and inheritance. In 1487, a Thomas Loney from Berkshire was mentioned in these records.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Loney surname continued to be documented in various parts of England. One notable individual was Sir William Loney, born in 1568 in Oxfordshire, who served as a member of Parliament and was knighted for his service to the Crown.

In the 18th century, the Loney family had established itself in various regions of England, with recorded instances of the name in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this period was Robert Loney, born in 1712 in Yorkshire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner.

As the name spread across England, it also underwent variations in spelling, including Loney, Lonee, and Lony. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation preferences.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Loney surname, including:

1. Richard Loney (1574-1640), an English clergyman and author.
2. Mary Loney (1745-1819), a writer and poet from Gloucestershire.
3. John Loney (1787-1862), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
4. William Loney (1809-1888), a renowned mathematician and author of several influential textbooks.
5. Alice Loney (1888-1965), a British actress and stage performer.

While the surname Loney is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, with roots in Old English and connections to various regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loney

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

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

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