Explore the Family Name Lust
The meaning of Lust
1. Flemish, Dutch, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a pleasant person, from Middle Dutch and Middle High German lust, German Lust ‘pleasure, desire’, Middle High German luste ‘pleasant, lovely’. As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places so named in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Hannelore, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lust in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lust has experienced subtle shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 18,153 to 18,660, marking a slight decrease of 2.79%. However, the number of people carrying this name increased by 4.24%, growing from 1,414 individuals in 2000 to 1,474 individuals in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 residents reduced by 3.85%, from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,153 | #18,660 | -2.79% |
| Count | 1,414 | 1,474 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.5 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lust
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Lust also shows some notable changes over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In terms of ethnic identity, there was an increase of 1.66% in individuals who identify as White, rising from 89.89% to 91.38%. There was also a significant increase of 61.96% in those who identify as Hispanic, though they still constitute a small percentage of the total. The number of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 27.15%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a reduction of 33.05%. Notably, in 2010, new categories appeared: Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with 0.47% and 0.61% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.89% | 91.38% | 1.66% |
| Black | 6.15% | 4.48% | -27.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 1.56% | -33.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.49% | 61.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |