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

Loui, 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 Loui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loui in America

Loui is the 49914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loui surname appeared 420 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 Loui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loui 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 Loui

The surname "LOUI" is believed to have its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the French word "louet," which referred to a small shuttle used in weaving. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the textile industry or related occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "LOUI" can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois, a medieval French manuscript that documented the citizens of various towns and cities. An entry from the late 13th century mentions a "Jean Loui," a resident of the town of Troyes.

As the surname spread across France, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Louie," "Louyet," and "Louyet." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

In the 16th century, records show a "Pierre Loui" who was a prominent merchant in the city of Lyon. His success and influence may have contributed to the recognition and prestige of the surname in the region.

During the 17th century, the name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Picardy. One notable figure from this era was "Jacques Loui" (1621-1693), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Amiens.

As French settlers emigrated to other parts of the world, the surname "LOUI" was carried along with them. In the 18th century, a "Louis Loui" (1734-1812) was among the earliest French colonists to establish a settlement in Louisiana, which was then a French territory.

The 19th century saw the rise of several individuals with the surname "LOUI" who left their mark in various fields. "Émile Loui" (1819-1892) was a French painter renowned for his landscapes and portraits, while "Georges Loui" (1857-1923) was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris.

As the name spread across borders and continents, it continued to evolve with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of different regions. However, the core essence of the surname "LOUI" remains rooted in its French origins and the historical significance associated with its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loui

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

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

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