Explore the Family Name Lansberry
The meaning of Lansberry
1. English: from Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, originally from Launchbury, a development from Lamprey. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Landsberg.
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How common is the last name Lansberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lansberry has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 25,695 in 2000 to 27,481 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 6.95%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the surname also fell marginally from 901 in 2000 to 877 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.66%. Consequently, the proportion of the population carrying the Lansberry surname per 100,000 people witnessed a dip of 9.09%, moving from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,695 | #27,481 | -6.95% |
| Count | 901 | 877 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lansberry
The Decennial U.S. Census data offers an insight into the changes in ethnic identity associated with the Lansberry surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as White showed a minor decline of 1.08%, moving from 95.78% in 2000 to 94.75% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant rise in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black, increasing by 44.14% and 42.36% respectively. The percentage of individuals claiming Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity decreased by 23.60%, whereas those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 16.67%. The proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 94.75% | -1.08% |
| Black | 1.44% | 2.05% | 42.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.6% | 44.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0.91% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 0.68% | -23.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |