Explore the Family Name Limbo
The meaning of Limbo
Hispanic (Philippines): from Spanish limbo, a word of ultimately Latin origin, in Roman Catholic theology referring to a region between heaven and hell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Limbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Limbo has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143rd most popular surname with 256 counts. However, by 2010, the rank rose to 54,055th and the count increased to 382. This is a significant change, showing an overall growth of 24.02% in rank and 49.22% in count. The proportion per 100,000 of the population also increased from 0.09 to 0.13, marking a rise of 44.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #54,055 | 24.02% |
| Count | 256 | 382 | 49.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Limbo
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Limbo also shows some interesting trends based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander held the majority, growing from 60.94% to 64.40%, an increase of 5.68%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 32.03% to 29.32%, a drop of 8.46%. The proportion of people who identified as belonging to two or more races slightly dropped from 2.73% to 2.62%, a decrease of 4.03%. The percentage of Hispanics remained nearly constant at around 3.14%. The census did not record any individuals with the Limbo surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 60.94% | 64.4% | 5.68% |
| White | 32.03% | 29.32% | -8.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 3.14% | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 2.62% | -4.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |