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

Loynes, 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 Loynes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loynes in America

Loynes is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loynes surname appeared 294 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 Loynes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loynes 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 Loynes

The surname Loynes is of English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from a small village named Loynes in the county of Dorset. The name is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Dorset from the year 1196, where it is spelled as "de Loines." This suggests that the name was initially used as a locational surname, indicating someone who hailed from the village of Loynes.

In the 13th century, the spelling of the name evolved to "Loynes," as evident in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded a Richard de Loynes residing in Dorset. This record provides insight into the transition of the name from its locational origins to a hereditary surname.

The Loynes surname is also mentioned in the Inquisitiones Post Mortem, a series of medieval records documenting the transfer of lands and properties upon the death of their owners. In 1346, a Thomas Loynes was recorded as holding lands in the village of Loynes, further solidifying the connection between the name and the place of origin.

Notable individuals bearing the Loynes surname throughout history include:

1. Sir John Loynes (c. 1480 - 1556), a prominent English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Dorset during the reign of King Henry VIII.

2. William Loynes (1625 - 1693), an English clergyman and author, best known for his work "The Compleat Surveyor," published in 1672.

3. Elizabeth Loynes (1670 - 1740), a renowned English midwife who practiced in London and authored several influential treatises on childbirth and midwifery.

4. Robert Loynes (1786 - 1859), a British architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Pavilion in Buckingham Palace Gardens.

5. Henry Loynes (1829 - 1901), a British explorer and naturalist who conducted extensive research on the flora and fauna of the Indian subcontinent during the 19th century.

While the Loynes surname is relatively uncommon today, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the medieval period, providing a glimpse into the lives and contributions of those who bore this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loynes

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

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

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