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

Loring, 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 Loring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loring in America

Loring is the 8802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loring surname appeared 3,720 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 Loring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loring 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 Loring

The surname Loring is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lore," meaning a teaching or instruction, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who was a teacher or a scholar.

The earliest known reference to the name Loring can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Loringa." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their properties in England at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Loring was particularly prevalent in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk in eastern England. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Roger Loring (c. 1292-1361), a prominent English judge and politician who served as Lord Chancellor under Edward III.

In the 16th century, the name Loring was sometimes spelled as "Louring" or "Lowring," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that era. One notable figure from this period was Sir Neville Loring (c. 1515-1589), an English soldier and courtier who served under Queen Elizabeth I.

The 17th and 18th centuries saw the name Loring spread to other parts of England, as well as to the Americas. One notable bearer of the name was Joshua Loring (1688-1770), a merchant and politician from Massachusetts who served as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

In the 19th century, the Loring family established itself as a prominent clan in the United States. One notable figure was Charles Greeley Loring (1794-1867), a lawyer and politician from Massachusetts who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Another influential Loring was George Bailey Loring (1817-1891), an American minister and author who served as the President of the University of Kansas from 1864 to 1867. Additionally, Joshua Atwood Loring (1828-1886) was a prominent military officer who served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.

Throughout history, the surname Loring has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including judges, politicians, soldiers, merchants, and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to 11th century England, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich legacy and diverse historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loring

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

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

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