Explore the Family Name Lumby
The meaning of Lumby
English: habitational name from Lumby in Sherburn in Elmet (Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old Norse lúndr ‘small wood, grove’ + bȳ ‘farmstead, village’.
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How common is the last name Lumby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lumby has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lumby was ranked as the 77,472nd most popular surname in the United States, dropping to the 84,463rd position by 2010. This represents a 9.02% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 230 in 2000 to 222 in 2010, showing a 3.48% drop. The proportion per 100k people saw a decrease of 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #84,463 | -9.02% |
| Count | 230 | 222 | -3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lumby
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Lumby surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.04%). By 2010, although still the majority, this number had decreased slightly to 88.29%, a change of -5.11%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased from 3.91% to 5.86%, a significant growth of 49.87%. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010 with the Lumby surname. However, there were some who claimed two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.04% | 88.29% | -5.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 5.86% | 49.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |