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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

During this period prominent bearers of the name Loken were

  • the Loken family of Austria

Loken Ranking

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


United States Loken migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

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


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


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