Explore the Family Name Lusardi
The meaning of Lusardi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a Genoese equivalent of Luxardo, from luzardo ‘someone who shines’ as an auspicious name. This form is also linked with the Sardinian personal name Luxorio, Lussorio, which was borne by a Christian saint, a soldier martyred during the persecution of Diocletian; San Lussorio is the patron of numerous places in the provinces of Nuoro and Oristano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Remo, Alessandro, Angelo, Annamaria, Guido, Luca, Luigi, Primo, Vincent Joseph.
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How common is the last name Lusardi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lusardi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lusardi was ranked as the 31,464th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 33,036th place, marking a 5% decrease. The total count of individuals with the surname also experienced a marginal decline from 696 in 2000 to 693 in 2010, indicating a percentage change of -0.43%. The proportion of individuals named Lusardi per 100,000 people dropped by 11.54%, moving from 0.26 to 0.23 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #33,036 | -5% |
| Count | 696 | 693 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lusardi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lusardi also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the U.S. Census data. The surname is predominantly linked with individuals of White ethnicity, accounting for 96.26% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.24% in 2010. The percentage of Lusardis identifying as Hispanic rose marginally from 2.59% to 2.74%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, more than doubling from 0.86% to 1.73%. No changes were recorded for Asians/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.24% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.74% | 5.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.73% | 101.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |