Explore the Family Name Lydy
The meaning of Lydy
Variant of Lyday, a surname of German origin (see Leidig).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lydy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lydy has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 64,750 in 2000 to 69,170 in 2010, representing a change of -6.83. In terms of count, there were 287 individuals with the surname Lydy in 2000, which decreased slightly to 284 by 2010, marking a -1.05 change. The proportion per 100k also reduced from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a -9.09 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #69,170 | -6.83% |
| Count | 287 | 284 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lydy
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Lydy has also seen minor shifts from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.52 percent identified as white, which decreased slightly to 94.72 percent by 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a marginal increase from 1.74 percent in 2000 to 1.76 percent in 2010. During this period, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Interestingly, a new category appeared in 2010 with 2.46 percent identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 94.72% | -1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.76% | 1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |