Explore the Family Name Lightbourne
The meaning of Lightbourne
English: from the nickname Lightbown formed from Middle English liht ‘light’ (Old English lēoht) + bond(e) ‘unfree tenant, serf’ (see Bond), the sense of liht here being perhaps ‘cheerful’ or ‘active’ (compare Lightbody). The form Lightbourne has an intrusive r as if from a placename containing Old English burna ‘stream’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lightbourne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lightbourne has seen a remarkable increase in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 45,403rd in frequency but climbed to the 38,582nd spot in 2010, indicating a 15.02% change in rank. The actual count of people bearing the surname also saw a significant rise during the same period. In 2000, there were 444 individuals with this surname, and by 2010, this number had grown by 29.05% to 573. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, showing an 18.75% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #38,582 | 15.02% |
| Count | 444 | 573 | 29.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lightbourne
The distribution of the Lightbourne surname across different ethnic identities too witnessed some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Lightbournes identifying as black slightly decreased from 74.55% to 72.95%. Those identifying as White saw a modest increase from 13.29% to 14.14%, while those who identified as Hispanic experienced a more substantial growth, up by 36.29% to reach 8.90% in 2010. The representation of Lightbournes among those indicating two or more races diminished by 31.79% to 3.84%. However, no Lightbournes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.55% | 72.95% | -2.15% |
| White | 13.29% | 14.14% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.53% | 8.9% | 36.29% |
| Two or More Races | 5.63% | 3.84% | -31.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |