Explore the Family Name Like
The meaning of Like
1. Probably a variant of Lyke 1, a surname of Flemish origin. 2. English: probably a variant of Leake rather than a nickname from Middle English lik ‘similar, alike, equal’, which is not recorded as a personal epithet. This surname is rare in Britain. See also Lyke 2.
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How common is the last name Like in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Like" has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, "Like" ranked 21,244 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, its rank had slipped to 21,878, marking a drop of almost 3%. However, the actual count of people with the "Like" surname increased slightly from 1,151 in 2000 to 1,187 in 2010, representing a growth of 3.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010, indicating a decline of nearly 7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,244 | #21,878 | -2.98% |
| Count | 1,151 | 1,187 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Like
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Like", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varied changes between 2000 and 2010. Among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was an approximately 11% decrease in the usage of the surname "Like". On the other hand, individuals identifying as two or more races using this surname witnessed a significant increase of over 121%. Those identifying as White with this surname saw a decrease of about 3%, while the Black community experienced an increase of roughly 11%. It is important to note that for both Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.01% | 81.3% | -3.23% |
| Black | 8.6% | 9.52% | 10.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 4.63% | 121.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.39% | 3.03% | -10.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |