Explore the Family Name Luyster
The meaning of Luyster
American shortened and altered form of Dutch (mainly Zeelandic Flanders) Van de Luijster: habitational name, probably from Lijster, a placename which occurs in Beernem and Emelgem.
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How common is the last name Luyster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luyster had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,687th in terms of its prevalence but fell to 59,171st by 2010, marking a decline of 4.38%. However, the total count of people with the Luyster surname increased slightly from 337 to 342 during this decade, indicating a growth rate of 1.48%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 of the population remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #59,171 | -4.38% |
| Count | 337 | 342 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luyster
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Luyster identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, this percentage experienced a minor decrease from 96.74% to 96.49%. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.08% to 2.63%, representing a notable increase of 26.44%. There were no recorded changes in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within the Luyster surname group, with their proportions remaining at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 96.49% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.63% | 26.44% |
| 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% |