Explore the Family Name Lyden
The meaning of Lyden
Irish and Scottish: variant of Lydon. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Cahal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lyden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lyden has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lyden ranked as the 16,729th most common surname in the United States, with approximately 1,574 individuals bearing the name. Over the course of the decade, the surname dropped slightly in rank to 17,818th place by 2010, with the count essentially remaining stagnant at 1,571 individuals. The proportion of people named Lyden per 100k residents also experienced a minor decline from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,729 | #17,818 | -6.51% |
| Count | 1,574 | 1,571 | -0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.53 | -8.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lyden
On matters of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those bearing the surname Lyden. In 2000, the vast majority (96.38%) identified as White, but this proportion slightly decreased to 94.97% by 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders among those named Lyden increased from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of Lydens identifying as Hispanic observed the most notable increase, from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. However, there were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native segments during this period, both recording 0% representation in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 94.97% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.67% | 75.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.08% | 54.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.02% | 14.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |