Explore the Family Name Luskin
The meaning of Luskin
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Luski, a village now in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Anatoly, Boris, Fanya, Semyon, Vitaly, Vlad. Jewish Kaplan.
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How common is the last name Luskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Luskin saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 47,120 in 2000 to 50,362 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 6.88%. In terms of count, there were 424 individuals with the Luskin surname in 2000, compared to 415 in 2010, marking a modest decrease of around 2.12%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Luskin surname per 100k population also declined by about 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #50,362 | -6.88% |
| Count | 424 | 415 | -2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luskin
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Luskin surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, around 98.35% of individuals with the Luskin surname identified themselves as White, a number which slightly decreased to 97.59% in 2010. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, however, there was a growth in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage increasing from 0 in 2000 to 1.93 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 97.59% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 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% |