Explore the Family Name Lion
The meaning of Lion
1. English and French: variant of Lyon 1–3. 2. French: habitational name from Lion, the name of several places in various parts of France. 3. Jewish: associative variant of Levy, for instance chosen by several families in the Netherlands c.1811.
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How common is the last name Lion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lion has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lion was ranked 24,807 in terms of popularity, with 942 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 26,282 as the count fell slightly to 929, representing a change of -1.38%. Similarly, the proportion of the population with the surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,807 | #26,282 | -5.95% |
| Count | 942 | 929 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lion
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a significant majority of individuals with the surname Lion identify as White, and this number actually increased from 77.92% in 2000 to 81.05% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black all saw decreases during this time period. The number of Lions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 25.47%, while the Hispanic and Black populations saw drops of 7.93% and 8.51% respectively. The data for those identifying as "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" were suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.92% | 81.05% | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 12.74% | 11.73% | -7.93% |
| Black | 3.29% | 3.01% | -8.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.18% | 2.37% | -25.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |