Explore the Family Name Lydia
The meaning of Lydia
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lydia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lydia observed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,083 out of all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had dipped slightly to a rank of 60,636. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 314 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.73%. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #60,636 | -0.92% |
| Count | 314 | 332 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lydia
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Lydia surname was primarily identified with the Black community, which experienced an increase from 47.77% in 2000 to 50.60% in 2010. The next prominent ethnicity associated with this surname was White, which decreased slightly from 38.22% to 37.65% over the same period. The Hispanic representation also rose from 7.64% to 8.13%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category registered at 1.81% in 2010, up from no representation in 2000. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero from a previous 3.18%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.77% | 50.6% | 5.92% |
| White | 38.22% | 37.65% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 7.64% | 8.13% | 6.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |