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

Loosemore, 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 Loosemore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loosemore in America

Loosemore is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loosemore surname appeared 270 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 Loosemore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loosemore 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 Loosemore

The surname Loosemore is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Loosemere, which likely referred to a marshy or boggy area with loose, muddy ground.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somersetshire from 1327, which mentions a William de Losemere. This suggests the name may have originated in the Somerset region of southwestern England, where such place names were common due to the area's marshy terrain.

In the 15th century, the surname appears in various records with different spellings, such as Losmore, Losemore, and Losmere, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common at the time. One notable bearer of the name was John Losmere, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1459.

The Loosemore surname also has connections to the county of Devon, where it is believed to have been associated with several prominent families. One of the earliest recorded bearers from this region was William Loosemore, born in the late 16th century in the parish of Buckland Monachorum.

Another notable figure was John Loosemore, a renowned clockmaker and mathematician born in Exeter, Devon, in 1616. He is credited with designing and constructing several intricate clocks and timepieces, including one that was gifted to King Charles II in 1675.

During the 17th century, the surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with records showing bearers in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and other counties. One prominent individual was Francis Loosemore, a clergyman born in Wiltshire in 1648, who served as the rector of several parishes in the region.

In the 18th century, the Loosemore name appeared in Cornwall, with several families residing in the parish of St. Minver. One notable bearer was William Loosemore, born in 1723, who worked as a prosperous merchant and landowner in the area.

Over the centuries, the Loosemore surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, merchants, artisans, and landowners. While not as widely prevalent as some other English surnames, it has maintained a presence in various regions of the country, reflecting its longstanding historical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loosemore

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

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

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