Explore the Family Name Lugg
The meaning of Lugg
English (Devon): probably from a local vernacular derivative of Lucas. However, Reaney posits an Old English personal name, Lugga, from which this name could be derived.
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How common is the last name Lugg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lugg has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved up in rank from 52,174 to 51,610, representing a change of 1.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 7.75% during this period, going from 374 in 2000 to 403 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #51,610 | 1.08% |
| Count | 374 | 403 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lugg
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts for individuals with the surname Lugg between 2000 and 2010. A notable increase occurred among those identifying as Two or more races, going from 1.34% to 2.23%, a 66.42% change. There was also a rise in the proportion identifying as Black, with an increase from 19.25% to 27.54%, marking a 43.06% change. Conversely, there was a decrease among those identifying as White, dropping from 78.34% to 67.25%, a decline of 14.16%. Additionally, the 2010 census showed a small presence of those identifying as Hispanic at 2.23%, a category that didn't have any representation in 2000. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.34% | 67.25% | -14.16% |
| Black | 19.25% | 27.54% | 43.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.23% | 66.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |