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

Louch, 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 Louch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Louch in America

Louch is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Louch surname appeared 242 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 Louch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Louch 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 Louch

The surname LOUCH is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Louch, possibly in the county of Somerset or Oxfordshire. The name may also be connected to the Old English word "locc," meaning a lock or enclosure, suggesting that the original bearers of the name lived near a fenced or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LOUCH can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1203, where a Richard Louch is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dating back to 1279, also contain references to a William de la Louche and a Roger de la Louche, indicating variations in the spelling of the name during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname LOUCH appeared in various records, including the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Louche is listed. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 mention a Thomas Louche, while the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1334 record a Robert Louche.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the LOUCH surname emerged. One such person was John Louch, a merchant and alderman of the city of Bristol, who lived from around 1420 to 1490. Another was Thomas Louch, a clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Damerham in Wiltshire from 1502 until his death in 1532.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure was Sir Robert Louch, a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire, who lived from 1624 to 1692. Additionally, there was William Louch, a successful businessman and philanthropist from London, born in 1630 and known for his contributions to various charitable causes.

The LOUCH surname continued to be found in historical records throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable individual was Edward Louch, a renowned architect from Oxfordshire, who was born in 1778 and designed several churches and public buildings in the region.

While the LOUCH surname is not as widespread as some other English names, it has a rich history dating back to medieval times and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergymen, landowners, and professionals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Louch

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

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

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