Explore the Family Name Luskey
The meaning of Luskey
Shortened form of Irish McCluskey. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brigid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luskey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Luskey" has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname in 2000, but it dropped to the 91,981st position by 2010, seeing a decline of approximately 37.05%. The number of people having this last name also decreased from 275 in 2000 to 200 in 2010, marking a drop of about 27.27%. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 30% to just 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #91,981 | -37.05% |
| Count | 275 | 200 | -27.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luskey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Luskey" has also exhibited changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 97.45% of those bearing the Luskey surname identified as White. However, this figure dropped to 93% in 2010, indicating a change of -4.57%. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname saw a rise from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.5% in 2010, an increase of 37.36%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, and Blacks were either suppressed or remained at zero during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 93% | -4.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.82% | 2.5% | 37.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |