Explore the Family Name Lightbody
The meaning of Lightbody
Scottish and northern Irish: nickname from Middle English liht ‘light, active’ (Old English lēoht) + bodi ‘body, physique; person, individual’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lightbody in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lightbody has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,991, while in 2010 it fell to rank 26,795, marking a decline of 3.09%. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 887 in 2000 to 908 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.37%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.06%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #26,795 | -3.09% |
| Count | 887 | 908 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lightbody
In terms of ethnic identity, Lightbody shows a diverse mix according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as White, accounting for 89.85% in 2000 and falling slightly to 86.12% in 2010. Those identifying as Black have seen an increase, making up 5.98% in 2000 and rising considerably to 9.03% in 2010. There is a small percentage of Lightbodys who identify as Hispanic, which rose from 1.80% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined from 1.80% to 1.43%. No Lightbodys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.85% | 86.12% | -4.15% |
| Black | 5.98% | 9.03% | 51% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.2% | 22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.43% | -20.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |