Explore the Family Name Lue
The meaning of Lue
1. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 雷, based on its pronunciation of a Cantonese subdialect, see Lei 1. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 呂, see Lu 6. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 劉, see Liu 1. 4. French: possibly a habitational name from Luë, southwest of Bordeaux. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Camille.
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How common is the last name Lue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lue" has gained popularity in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 24,615th and rose to the 21,926th position by 2010, denoting an improvement of 10.92%. The count of individuals with the Lue surname also increased from 951 in 2000 to 1,184 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 24.5%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Lue per 100,000 residents increased by 14.29%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #21,926 | 10.92% |
| Count | 951 | 1,184 | 24.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.4 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lue
The ethnic identity associated with the "Lue" surname showed variation over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Asian/Pacific Islanders represented the largest group, although their percentage decreased from 50.58% in 2000 to 46.03% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black or of two or more races increased, with Black representation growing by 13.68% and those of mixed ethnicity increasing slightly by 2.08%. Representation of the White population fell by 18.94%, while a new Hispanic group emerged, making up 7.69% of the Lue surname bearers by 2010. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 50.58% | 46.03% | -9% |
| Black | 23.03% | 26.18% | 13.68% |
| Two or More Races | 10.09% | 10.3% | 2.08% |
| White | 12.09% | 9.8% | -18.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |