Explore the Family Name Lunceford
The meaning of Lunceford
English: variant of Lunsford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lunceford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Lunceford" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 13,019 but fell to 13,480 in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.54%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 4.45% from 2,159 in 2000 to 2,255 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 5%, going from 0.8 in 2000 to 0.76 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,019 | #13,480 | -3.54% |
| Count | 2,159 | 2,255 | 4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.76 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lunceford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Lunceford" showed some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black. Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 34.78%, individuals identifying as Two or more races rose by 8.63%, Hispanic identification saw a surge of 80.83%, and Black identification grew by 12.63%. Conversely, there was a decrease in the White and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. People identifying as White decreased by 2.13%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease of 31.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.04% | 88.12% | -2.13% |
| Black | 6.81% | 7.67% | 12.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.17% | 80.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.51% | 8.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0.31% | 34.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.22% | -31.25% |