Explore the Family Name Lustgarten
The meaning of Lustgarten
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Lustgarten ‘pleasure garden’ (a compound of Lust ‘enjoyment, pleasure’ + Garten ‘garden’), perhaps a reference to the Garden of Eden. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avrom, Morty, Shai. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lustgarten in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lustgarten has seen a steady rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Although it ranked 56,246 in 2000, its rank increased to 54,418 by 2010, representing a growth of 3.25%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period from 340 to 379, marking a 11.47% increase. However, the proportion of Lustgartens per 100k remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #54,418 | 3.25% |
| Count | 340 | 379 | 11.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lustgarten
The ethnic identity associated with the Lustgarten surname is predominantly White according to the information compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.35% of Lustgartens were identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 88.65%, showing a change of -4.01%. The Hispanic representation among Lustgartens saw an increase during the same time frame, going up from 6.76% to 9.23%, which denotes a substantial growth rate of 36.54%. The surname had no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 88.65% | -4.01% |
| Hispanic | 6.76% | 9.23% | 36.54% |
| 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% |