Explore the Family Name Luxmore
The meaning of Luxmore
English (Devon): habitational name from a lost or unidentified place called Lukesmor(e), probably in or near Lydford, on Dartmoor (Devon). The placename may have denoted the moor (Old English mōr) of a man with an Old English personal name Lucc, which was later associated with the Biblical name Luke or Lucas.
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How common is the last name Luxmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luxmore has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Luxmore was ranked as the 124,109th most popular surname in the United States with 128 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had slipped to the 129,825th spot despite the count of individuals with the surname increasing modestly to 131. This corresponds to a 2.34% increase in the number of people named Luxmore, but a 4.61% decrease in rank. Therefore, while more people bear the name Luxmore, its popularity relative to other surnames has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,109 | #129,825 | -4.61% |
| Count | 128 | 131 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luxmore
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Luxmore identify as White, accounting for 93.75% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.89% in 2010. The next largest ethnicity group is Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 3.91% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. However, there were no individuals with the surname Luxmore who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. It's important to note that the data does not account for individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 93.89% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 4.58% | 17.14% |
| 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% |