Explore the Family Name Lushbaugh
The meaning of Lushbaugh
Americanized form of German Lüschbach, a habitational name from a place so called, named with Middle Low German lūsch ‘reed’ (Middle High German liesche) + bach ‘creek, stream’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lushbaugh in the United States?
The surname Lushbaugh has seen a decrease in popularity over the years, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Lushbaugh ranked at 70,473 but by 2010, it had slipped to 77,788. This represents a rank change of -10.38%. In terms of count, there were 259 people with the surname Lushbaugh in 2000 and this number slightly decreased to 246 by 2010, marking a change of -5.02%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a drop from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, a reduction of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #77,788 | -10.38% |
| Count | 259 | 246 | -5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lushbaugh
When looking at the ethnicity of those with the name Lushbaugh, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.84% of all Lushbaughs and although it dipped to 96.34% in 2010, they still made up the large majority. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the census does show a small percentage of Lushbaughs identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 2.03% of the total population with that surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.84% | 96.34% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |