UK surname
A German surname derived from "loden", referring to a coarse woolen cloth.
In the 1881 census there were 65 people recorded with the Loden surname, ranking it #24,420 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #24,420 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St George in the East, Itchington, Bishops and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Loden is 101 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 81.5%.
1881 census count
65
Ranked #24,420
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1891
101 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Loden surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Loden surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 70 | #21,020 |
| 1861 | historical | 99 | #21,294 |
| 1881 | historical | 65 | #24,420 |
| 1891 | historical | 101 | #23,870 |
| 1901 | historical | 55 | #28,064 |
| 1911 | historical | 41 | #28,802 |
| 1997 | modern | 14 | #36,528 |
| 1998 | modern | 15 | #36,457 |
| 1999 | modern | 16 | #36,371 |
| 2000 | modern | 20 | #35,915 |
| 2001 | modern | 18 | #35,961 |
| 2002 | modern | 20 | #35,894 |
| 2003 | modern | 17 | #36,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 14 | #36,648 |
| 2005 | modern | 12 | #36,936 |
| 2006 | modern | 14 | #36,801 |
| 2007 | modern | 16 | #36,714 |
| 2008 | modern | 14 | #36,950 |
| 2009 | modern | 15 | #36,942 |
| 2010 | modern | 14 | #37,124 |
| 2011 | modern | 12 | #37,287 |
| 2012 | modern | 12 | #37,292 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 13 | #37,256 |
| 2015 | modern | 12 | #37,371 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St George in the East, Itchington, Bishops, London parishes, St Pancras and Watford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George in the East | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | Itchington, Bishops | Warwickshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Watford | Hertfordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Loden surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Loden, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Loden surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Loden household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Loden is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Loden is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Loden, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname LODEN has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "loden," which refers to a dense, water-resistant wool fabric commonly used for outdoor clothing. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to those involved in the production or trade of this particular type of wool cloth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LODEN surname can be found in the German city of Nuremberg in 1567, where a merchant named Hans LODEN is listed in local records. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the mid-16th century.
The LODEN surname also appears in various historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as church records and tax rolls. For example, in 1642, a man named Johann LODEN is mentioned in a baptismal register from the town of Bamberg, Bavaria.
In terms of notable individuals bearing the LODEN surname, one of the earliest was Johann Georg LODEN (1688-1761), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. Another important figure was Friedrich LODEN (1783-1846), a Prussian military officer and writer who is credited with introducing the concept of military gymnastics into the Prussian army.
During the 19th century, the LODEN surname spread throughout various parts of Germany and neighboring countries. One prominent figure from this period was Emil LODEN (1807-1882), a German businessman and philanthropist who founded the Loden Wool Company in Saxony, which became a major producer of the distinctive loden fabric.
Another notable individual was Carl LODEN (1865-1935), an Austrian architect who designed several important buildings in Vienna, including the Secession Building and the Österreichische Postsparkasse building.
In the 20th century, the name continued to be associated with various professions and fields. For instance, Wilhelm LODEN (1910-1997) was a German composer and music educator, while Hans LODEN (1928-2006) was a German actor and film director who appeared in numerous TV productions and movies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Loden surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 11 Lodens recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.91x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 11 | 1.91x |
| Lancashire | 10 | 1.46x |
| Surrey | 9 | 3.21x |
| Warwickshire | 8 | 5.51x |
| Oxfordshire | 7 | 19.70x |
| Hertfordshire | 3 | 7.56x |
| Kent | 2 | 1.02x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 1.07x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.35x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.88x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.85x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1.09x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1.13x |
| Stirlingshire | 1 | 4.71x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 7 Lodens recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.11x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Pancras London | 7 | 15.11x |
| Idbury | 6 | 15000.00x |
| Lillington | 6 | 3157.89x |
| Salford | 6 | 29.87x |
| Great Amwell | 3 | 750.00x |
| Lambeth | 3 | 5.98x |
| Liverpool | 3 | 7.23x |
| Sutton | 3 | 147.78x |
| Kingston On Thames | 2 | 29.67x |
| Newington | 2 | 127.39x |
| Barony | 1 | 2.12x |
| Bolehall Glascote | 1 | 163.93x |
| Boston | 1 | 35.84x |
| Canterbury St Paul | 1 | 285.71x |
| Chorley | 1 | 26.11x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 3.10x |
| Maryhill | 1 | 27.47x |
| Newington | 1 | 4.70x |
| Norton Subcourse | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Oxford St Aldate | 1 | 270.27x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 4.73x |
| Portsea | 1 | 4.33x |
| Rugby | 1 | 51.02x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 4.01x |
| St George Bloomsbury | 1 | 30.30x |
| Stirling | 1 | 37.31x |
| West Ham | 1 | 3.99x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 13.79x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Loden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Loden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 65 people were recorded with the Loden surname. That placed it at #24,420 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Loden a modern rank of #37,385.
A German surname derived from "loden", referring to a coarse woolen cloth.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Loden bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.