Explore the Family Name Lard
The meaning of Lard
Scottish: altered form of Laird.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lard has experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,565th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 21,509th spot, indicating a decline of 4.59%. Despite this decrease in ranking, the number of individuals with the surname Lard actually increased during this period from 1,198 to 1,214, a rise of 1.34%. However, when comparing the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a drop of 6.82%, falling from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,565 | #21,509 | -4.59% |
| Count | 1,198 | 1,214 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lard
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lard. Between 2000 and 2010, the proportion of Lards who identified as Black rose by 15.52% to become the largest group at 44.07%. The White population decreased by 10.67% to 44.89%, making it the second largest group. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups were relatively small, but they showed increases to 1.07% and 0.49% respectively by 2010. On the other hand, the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races dropped, with the former declining by 13.05% to 7.33% and the latter decreasing by 8.55% to 2.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.25% | 44.89% | -10.67% |
| Black | 38.15% | 44.07% | 15.52% |
| Hispanic | 8.43% | 7.33% | -13.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.14% | -8.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |