Explore the Family Name Lusby
The meaning of Lusby
English: habitational name from Lusby in Lincolnshire, named in Old Norse as ‘Lútr’s farmstead or settlement’, from the Old Norse personal name Lútr (also a nickname meaning ‘stooping’) + býr ‘farmstead, settlement’.
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How common is the last name Lusby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lusby decreased slightly in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 13,085th in 2000 and slid down to the 14,286th spot in 2010, a drop of 9.18%. The count of people carrying the Lusby surname also dipped from 2,144 in 2000 to 2,096 in 2010, showing a 2.24% decrease. Its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 10.13%, moving from 0.79 to 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,085 | #14,286 | -9.18% |
| Count | 2,144 | 2,096 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.71 | -10.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lusby
Regarding ethnic identity, the census data shows that most individuals with the Lusby surname identify as White, with slight growth from 88.85% in 2000 to 88.88% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, rising by 52.43% over the decade. On the other hand, there was a small decrease in those identifying as Black, from 8.02% to 7.44%. The percentage of Lusby's identifying as two or more races also dropped by 17.93%, while the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0%. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.85% | 88.88% | 0.03% |
| Black | 8.02% | 7.44% | -7.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.57% | 52.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.19% | -17.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |