Explore the Family Name Lighthill
The meaning of Lighthill
English: variant of Little, modified so as to resemble a placename.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lighthill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lighthill has seen a rise in its popularity over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,675 in terms of commonality but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 73,666, marking a 1.35% increase. Although the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.09, the actual count of individuals with the Lighthill surname rose from 241 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, an increase of 9.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #73,666 | 1.35% |
| Count | 241 | 263 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lighthill
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Lighthill surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 90.87% in 2000 to 89.35% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races increased by 32.44%, rising from 3.73% in 2000 to 4.94% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a rise, increasing from 2.49% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 2.49% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. No individuals with the Lighthill surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.87% | 89.35% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3.73% | 4.94% | 32.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.49% | 3.04% | 22.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.28% | -8.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |