Explore the Family Name Luxford
The meaning of Luxford
English: habitational name from Luxford in Crowborough, Sussex.
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How common is the last name Luxford in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luxford experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Luxford was ranked as the 75,219th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 86,981st position, representing a change of -15.64 percent. The number of individuals with the Luxford surname also fell during this period, with a count of 239 in 2000 decreasing to 214 in 2010, marking a -10.46 percent change. Additionally, the proportion of people named Luxford per 100,000 people in the population declined by -22.22 percent, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #86,981 | -15.64% |
| Count | 239 | 214 | -10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luxford
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Luxford surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there weren't any recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, the overwhelming majority of people with the Luxford surname identified as White, accounting for 98.33 percent in 2000 and 97.66 percent in 2010, demonstrating a slight decrease of -0.68 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 97.66% | -0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |