Explore the Family Name Lunar
The meaning of Lunar
Spanish (mainly southern): nickname from lunar ‘mole’ (a spot or blemish on the human skin), ‘also patch of gray hair’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lunar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lunar has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lunar was ranked as the 75,219th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to be the 52,619th, indicating a rise in popularity of 30.05%. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 239 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, an increase of 64.85%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lunar per 100,000 residents rose by 44.44% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #52,619 | 30.05% |
| Count | 239 | 394 | 64.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lunar
When examining the ethnic identity distribution of the Lunar surname from the same Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Hispanic representation shows an increase of 13.96%, growing from 69.04% to 78.68% of all people with the Lunar surname. However, the percentage of people with this surname who identify as White decreased by 34.39%, falling from 20.5% to 13.45%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a decrease, going from 8.79% to 7.36%, a change of -16.27%. There were no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.04% | 78.68% | 13.96% |
| White | 20.5% | 13.45% | -34.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.79% | 7.36% | -16.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |