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

Losey, 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 Losey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Losey in America

Losey is the 9672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Losey surname appeared 3,355 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 Losey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Losey 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 Losey

The surname Losey has its origins in England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hlose" meaning pigsty or hovel, and "ey" meaning island or dry ground, suggesting the name may have referred to someone who lived near a small island or raised area of land where pigs were kept.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Losey can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1207, which lists a Roger de Losey as a landowner. The name was also referenced in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it appeared as "Losye."

By the 13th century, variations of the name such as Losey, Loseye, and Losye were found in various regions of England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Bedfordshire. Some of these early recordings may have been influenced by the Norman French spelling of the name, which was often rendered as "Losie."

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Losey was John Losey, who was born in Gloucestershire around 1320. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry. Another notable figure was William Losey, born in 1435 in Oxfordshire, who was a successful merchant and served as a alderman in the city of Oxford.

In the 16th century, the name Losey was closely associated with the village of Losey in Gloucestershire, which may have derived its name from the same Old English roots as the surname. During this time, several members of the Losey family were recorded in parish records and tax rolls in the surrounding areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Losey include:

1. Richard Losey (1570-1642), a prominent landowner and magistrate in Oxfordshire.
2. Thomas Losey (1625-1688), an English Puritan minister who emigrated to colonial New England and served as a pastor in several towns.
3. Benjamin Losey (1712-1789), an American Revolutionary War soldier from Connecticut who fought in several major battles.
4. John Losey (1785-1868), an early settler and pioneer in Ohio who established one of the first mills in the state.
5. Joseph Losey (1909-1984), an American film director known for his work in Britain, including the acclaimed films "The Servant" and "The Go-Between."

While the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved over time, the surname Losey has maintained its connection to its Old English roots and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout its long history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Losey

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

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

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