Explore the Family Name Lulay
The meaning of Lulay
German: possibly a nickname for a lazy or idle man, cognate with Dutch luilak ‘lazy person’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lulay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lulay has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 57,985 and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 60,196, marking a decrease of 3.81%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 328 to 335 over the same time frame, showing a growth of 2.13%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k individuals, there was an 8.33% decrease, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #60,196 | -3.81% |
| Count | 328 | 335 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lulay
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Lulay has also shifted according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all identified as White (98.48%), but by 2010, this percentage had fallen to 93.73%, indicating a decrease of 4.82%. Other ethnic identities have emerged over this decade with new data showing 1.79% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.49% marking themselves as belonging to two or more races. Additionally, there is a small percentage (2.39%) identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. There was no change in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 93.73% | -4.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |