Loken History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Loken family

The surname Loken was first found in Austria, where the name Loken became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Loken family

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Loken Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Loken, Lokum, Lochin, Lochen, Lokin, Locher, Loch and others.

Early Notables of the Loken family

the Loken family of Austria

Loken Ranking

the United States, the name Loken is the 16,449^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Loken migration to the United States +

Loken Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Martin Loken, who was naturalized in Minnesota in 1900

Contemporary Notables of the name Loken (post 1700) +

Louis Loken, American politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 30th District, 1957-60 2

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html