Explore the Family Name Lomba
The meaning of Lomba
Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of several places called Lomba, from lomba ‘mountain ridge’ (compare Lomas), or a topographic name for someone living by a mountain ridge. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Ana, Carlos, Andres, Beatriz, Eugenio, Fernando, Jorge, Juan, Marcelino, Nydia.
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How common is the last name Lomba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lomba has seen slight changes in its popularity over time with a rank shift from 34,799 in 2000 to 34,223 in 2010. This represents an upward movement of 1.66%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the Lomba surname increased by 7.98%, from 614 in 2000 to 663 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 4.35%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #34,223 | 1.66% |
| Count | 614 | 663 | 7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lomba
In terms of ethnicity, the Lomba surname has seen significant shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Although previously unrepresented in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, by 2010, these groups made up 1.81% and 0.75% respectively of those with the Lomba surname. The representation within the Black community saw a significant increase of 73.02%, rising from 12.38% to 21.42%. The White demographic also rose by 24.44%, representing 41.21% in 2000 and 51.28% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic category experienced a minor increase of 3.38%, from 21.01% to 21.72%. However, there was a marked decline of 87.56% in those identifying as two or more races, falling from 24.27% in 2000 to just 3.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.21% | 51.28% | 24.44% |
| Hispanic | 21.01% | 21.72% | 3.38% |
| Black | 12.38% | 21.42% | 73.02% |
| Two or More Races | 24.27% | 3.02% | -87.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |