Ryan Lochte
Lochte in 2013, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: Ryan Steven Lochte
Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 3, 1984
Ethnicity:
*father – German, English, Dutch
*mother – Cuban [Spanish, Basque]
Ryan Lochte is an American professional competitive swimmer and reality television star. He is a twelve-time Olympic medalist.
His mother, Ileana, is an emigrant from Cuba, and has Basque and Spanish-Cuban ancestry. His father, Steven Lochte, is of half German, one quarter English, and one quarter Dutch, descent. Ryan is married to model Kayla Rae Reid, who was Playboy Playmate of the Month for July 2015, and with whom he has three children.
Ryan’s paternal grandfather was Russell Lochte (the son of Arthur George Lochte and Olive Thompson). Russell was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Arthur was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, to German parents, Christian Heinrich/Henry Julius Lochte and Charlotte Miester/Meister. Olive was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, the daughter of Samuel Ward Thompson and Caroline Hall.
Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Doris J. Kort (the daughter of Charles August Kort and Jennie Mae Buyck). Doris was born in New York. Charles was born in New York, to German parents, Adolph W. Kort and Hannah. Jennie was of Dutch descent.
Ryan’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Aramburu.
Sources: Genealogies of Ryan Lochte (focusing on his father’s side) – https://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com
http://www.geni.com
So he is predominantly Spanish. Interesting white mixture.
Arumburu is Basque
i think there is a mistake in her mother name, as the name ArUmburu does not exist in the basque country, it would be ArAmburu . I am basque myself, so i am entitled to say so.
yes Aramburu is the original surname, Arumburu is wrong