Explore the Family Name Lugardo
The meaning of Lugardo
Spanish (mainly Huelva): from the personal name Lugardo, a variant of Lutgardo, of ancient Germanic origin (see Luckhardt). This surname is most common in Mexico.
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How common is the last name Lugardo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lugardo has seen a significant increase in the United States between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lugardo ranked at 50,801st most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 39,773rd rank, representing a change of 21.71%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 386 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, an increase of 43.01%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Lugardo per 100k people also increased from 0.14 to 0.19 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #39,773 | 21.71% |
| Count | 386 | 552 | 43.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.19 | 35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lugardo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lugardo has also seen some changes over the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as Hispanic, accounting for 96.63% in 2000, and though it somewhat decreased, it remained dominant at 94.38% in 2010. Interestingly, the representation of White individuals with the surname Lugardo increased by 46.72%, rising from 2.59% to 3.80%. Individuals identifying as Black appeared for the first time in the 2010 census with 1.45%, while the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.63% | 94.38% | -2.33% |
| White | 2.59% | 3.8% | 46.72% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |