Loar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Loar family

The surname Loar was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Loar family

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Loar Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lohr, Löhr, Lohre, Lohrs, Lohres, Lohrr, Lohhr, Lohra, Loohr, Luher, Luhr and many more.

Early Notables of the Loar family

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Loar Ranking

the United States, the name Loar is the 13,727^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Loar migration to the United States +

Loar Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Herman Loar, who was naturalized in Maryland in 1762

Contemporary Notables of the name Loar (post 1700) +

Lloyd Allayre Loar (1886-1943), American composer, stringed instrument designer and acoustic engineer, who worked for the Gibson guitar company in the 1920s

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/