Explore the Family Name Life
The meaning of Life
English: variant of Leaf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Life in the United States?
The surname "Life" has seen a slight decrease in popularity within the United States, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, "Life" was ranked as the 35,187th most common surname, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 37,591st position, marking a decrease of 6.83%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal decline from 606 in 2000 to 592 in 2010, a drop of 2.31%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the "Life" surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #37,591 | -6.83% |
| Count | 606 | 592 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Life
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Life," the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts over the decade. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the "Life" surname identified as White (84.16%), followed by those identifying as Black (12.38%). A small percentage identified as Hispanic (2.15%), while there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races. By 2010, there were some notable changes. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased to 79.73%, while the percentage identifying as Black increased slightly to 13.51%. The Hispanic population also saw an increase to 2.70%. Additionally, new categories emerged with 1.18% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.87% reporting being of two or more races. There were still no reported instances of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.16% | 79.73% | -5.26% |
| Black | 12.38% | 13.51% | 9.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.7% | 25.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |