Explore the Family Name Lyell
The meaning of Lyell
Scottish: variant of Lyall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lyell in the United States?
The surname Lyell has been tracked through the Decennial U.S. Census, showcasing a shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Lyell held the rank of 26,104 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 28,465. This decline represents a change of -9.04%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the last name Lyell also decreased from 882 in 2000 to 838 in 2010, a decrease of -4.99%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a downward trend, going from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, a change of -15.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,104 | #28,465 | -9.04% |
| Count | 882 | 838 | -4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lyell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides intriguing data for the surname Lyell. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the Lyell name identified as white, making up 95.12% of the Lyell population. This percentage slightly declined to 92.48% in 2010. A small portion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races, both experiencing a modest drop between 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, there was an increase in the number of Black individuals carrying the surname Lyell, going from 1.81% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities were not represented in 2000, but emerged in 2010 comprising 1.31% and 0.72%, respectively, of the Lyell population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 92.48% | -2.78% |
| Black | 1.81% | 3.1% | 71.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.31% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 1.07% | -5.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |