Explore the Family Name Lycan
The meaning of Lycan
Variant of Lycans, a surname of Swedish origin. This form is most similar to the original Swedish surname Lyckan (see Lykins).
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How common is the last name Lycan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lycan saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 45,651 in terms of popularity but dropped to 50,467th place by 2010, a decline of approximately 10.55%. Correspondingly, the count of people bearing the surname also declined from 441 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, a reduction of about 6.12%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell about 12.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #50,467 | -10.55% |
| Count | 441 | 414 | -6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lycan
When it comes to ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most bearers of the Lycan surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 94.33% to 94.93%. There were no individuals recorded with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities either in 2000 or in 2010. However, there was a notable decline in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.85% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010, a drop of around 43.64%. Additionally, a new category appeared in 2010, with 1.69% of people with the Lycan surname identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 94.93% | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 2.17% | -43.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |