Explore the Family Name Lied
The meaning of Lied
1. Norwegian: variant of Lie. 2. German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse): unexplained. 3. German: variant of Liedt, a topographic name from a field name in the northwest meaning ‘swampy terrain’. The surnames Lied and Liedt are very rare in northwestern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Astrid.
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How common is the last name Lied in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lied has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 75,938, but it dropped to 85,659 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 12.8%. The total count of individuals with this last name also went down from 236 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, marking a reduction of 7.63%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #85,659 | -12.8% |
| Count | 236 | 218 | -7.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lied
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lied is primarily White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.19% of people with this surname identified as White, but this percentage declined slightly to 94.5% by 2010, a drop of 1.76%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic witnessed an increase from 2.54% in 2000 to 4.59% in 2010, a significant growth of 80.71%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 94.5% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 4.59% | 80.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |