Explore the Family Name Lucy
The meaning of Lucy
1. Irish and English: variant of Lucey. 2. French: habitational name from any of various places called Lucy, originally named with the Latin personal name Lucius + the locative suffix -acum.
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How common is the last name Lucy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lucy witnessed a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lucy was ranked the 9902nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped in rank to 10405th. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Lucy actually increased from 3005 in 2000 to 3096 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion of people named Lucy per 100k in the population, there is a decrease of 5.41%, dropping from 1.11 to 1.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,902 | #10,405 | -5.08% |
| Count | 3,005 | 3,096 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.11 | 1.05 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucy
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Lucy also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group remained those identifying as White, though their proportion decreased slightly from 81.30% in 2000 to 78.88% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the next largest group and experienced an increase in representation from 14.54% to 15.83%. In terms of percentage change, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw the largest increase, rising by 35.48%, though still making up only 1.26% of people with the Lucy surname by 2010. Lastly, those identifying as Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races all saw increases in their proportions, reaching 2.29%, 0.45%, and 1.29% respectively by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 78.88% | -2.98% |
| Black | 14.54% | 15.83% | 8.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.29% | 27.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.29% | 21.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.26% | 35.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.45% | 21.62% |