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

Losh, 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 Losh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Losh in America

Losh is the 16624th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Losh surname appeared 1,725 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 Losh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Losh 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 Losh

The surname LOSH is of English origin, originating in the northern counties of England during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Old English word "losc" or "losk," meaning a small wood or grove, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided near a small wooded area or thicket.

The earliest known record of the surname LOSH can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1200, where it appears as "Losk." This early spelling variation reflects the name's evolution over time, as it gradually transformed into its modern form.

In the 14th century, the name LOSH appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire, where it was recorded as "Loshe." This record provides evidence that the name had spread to other regions of northern England during this period.

One of the earliest known figures bearing the LOSH surname was John Losh, a merchant and landowner who lived in Newcastle upon Tyne during the late 15th century (c. 1470-1535). Records indicate that he owned several properties in the city and was involved in the local wool trade.

Another noteworthy individual with the LOSH surname was William Losh (1789-1864), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Northumberland. He was the founder of the Losh, Wilson and Bell ironworks and played a significant role in the development of the region's industrial landscape.

In the 19th century, the LOSH name became associated with several members of the literary and artistic circles in England. James Losh (1808-1879), a poet and essayist from Northumberland, was a prominent figure in the literary scene of his time.

The name LOSH also has connections to the world of academia. Sir Alfred Losh (1856-1933) was a distinguished physicist and mathematician who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Durham from 1919 to 1933.

Another notable figure bearing the LOSH surname was Ethel Losh (1873-1946), a pioneering female architect who played a significant role in the development of modern architecture in England during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Losh

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

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

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