Explore the Family Name Lidstone
The meaning of Lidstone
English (Devon): habitational name. There is a Lidstone in Oxfordshire, but the concentration of the surname in Devon would suggest that this is not the source.
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How common is the last name Lidstone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lidstone has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 75,219, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 76,029, a change of -1.08%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 239 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 5.86%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #76,029 | -1.08% |
| Count | 239 | 253 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lidstone
Looking at the Lidstone surname's ethnic identity distribution, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, several changes emerge between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, increasing slightly from 89.54% in 2000 to 90.51% in 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent showed a significant decrease, dropping from 3.77% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010, a change of -47.48%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races rose from 2.51% to 3.16%, a rise of 25.90%. The Hispanic portion showed a minimal increase from 3.77% to 3.95%, a change of 4.77%. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.54% | 90.51% | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 3.95% | 4.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 3.16% | 25.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.77% | 1.98% | -47.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |