2000
#111,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Loushin
A Russianized form of the Turkic surname 'Laushkin', meaning 'dweller in a low place or valley'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Loushin. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Loushin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Loushin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Loushin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.0%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Loushin
The surname LOUSHIN is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, likely in present-day Poland or Ukraine, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic root word "lush," which means "shell" or "husk," suggesting that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked with shells or husks.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Prussian tax records from the 16th century, where it appears as "Luschin." This variation in spelling was not uncommon in those times, as surnames were often transcribed phonetically by scribes who were unfamiliar with the language or dialect of the person being recorded.
The LOUSHIN name can also be traced back to the village of Lushyn, located in the Lviv region of modern-day Ukraine. This village likely played a significant role in the spread of the name, as families would often take on surnames derived from their place of origin or residence.
In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Ivan LOUSHIN (1647-1721) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Lviv. His success and influence may have contributed to the wider recognition and adoption of the LOUSHIN surname in the region.
Another historical figure bearing this name was Mikhail LOUSHIN (1788-1853), a Russian military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and was decorated for his bravery in the Battle of Borodino.
In the 19th century, the LOUSHIN surname made its way to North America, with immigrants from Eastern Europe settling in various parts of the United States and Canada. One such individual was Andrei LOUSHIN (1832-1912), who emigrated from Ukraine and became a farmer in the state of Minnesota.
Another notable LOUSHIN was Yelena LOUSHIN (1876-1951), a Russian-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her works in the early 20th century. Her sculptures can still be found in museums and galleries across Europe.
Over time, the LOUSHIN surname has undergone various spellings and variations, including Lushyn, Lushin, and Lushyn, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences and regional dialects of the areas where it was adopted.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loushin
Among Census respondents with the surname Loushin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.0%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Loushin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Loushin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.3% · 101
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.0% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Loushin
Loushin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
-14 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 17,130 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-16 bearers (-12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,021 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,119 | 147 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | -14 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 17,130 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.0%) | Down 16,021 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Loushin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,249 | #144,270 | -12.5% |
| Count | 133 | 117 | -12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Loushin bearers went from 133 to 117 (-12.0% change). The surname moved down 16,021 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #144,270.
FAQ
Loushin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Loushin?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Loushin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Loushin?
Loushin ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Loushin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Loushin.
Has Loushin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Loushin went from 133 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Loushin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Loushin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.0%) and Hispanic (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Loushin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Loushin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.0%), Hispanic (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Loushin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Loushin mean?
A Russianized form of the Turkic surname 'Laushkin', meaning 'dweller in a low place or valley'. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Loushin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Loushin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.