Explore the Family Name Lobley
The meaning of Lobley
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Lobley Gate in WestYorkshire.
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How common is the last name Lobley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lobley ranked 62,396 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 64,721 in 2010, a decrease of 3.73%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Lobley surname increased from 300 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.33%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #64,721 | -3.73% |
| Count | 300 | 307 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lobley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Lobley surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 74.67% in 2000 to 67.43% in 2010. The number identifying as Black increased from 21% to 25.08% during the same period, while those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, rising from 2% to 4.23%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased slightly, from 2% to 2.28%. There were no individuals with the Lobley surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.67% | 67.43% | -9.7% |
| Black | 21% | 25.08% | 19.43% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4.23% | 111.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.28% | 14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |