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

Louks, 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 Louks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Louks in America

Louks is the 28380th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Louks surname appeared 841 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 Louks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Louks 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 Louks

The surname LOUKS is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "loke," meaning a small enclosed area or field. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near or worked on a small enclosed plot of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, where a Peter de Lokes is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time. It is possible that the name evolved from a place name, as was common during that period.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a Thomas de la Louke is listed. This variation in spelling highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, as they were often adapted based on regional dialects and the whims of record keepers.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other parts of England. The Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379 mention a John de Louk, while the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire from 1332 reference a William Louke.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Louks, a military commander who served during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century. He was knighted for his service to the House of Lancaster and played a pivotal role in several battles, including the Battle of Towton in 1461.

Another significant figure was Richard Louks, a merchant and alderman in the City of London during the 16th century. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as a sheriff of London in 1568.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records across England. One notable example is the marriage of Thomas Louks and Elizabeth Wilkinson, recorded in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwick in 1642.

In the 18th century, the Louks family established themselves in the county of Yorkshire, where several members held positions of prominence. One such individual was Samuel Louks (1732-1804), a successful wool merchant and landowner in the town of Skipton.

Throughout the 19th century, the name continued to be found across various regions of England, with several bearers achieving notable accomplishments. For instance, William Louks (1825-1891) was a renowned architect who designed several prominent buildings in London, including the Royal College of Music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Louks

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

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

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