Explore the Family Name Lyerla
The meaning of Lyerla
Variant of Lyerly, a surname of German or Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Lyerla in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lyerla saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,363rd in terms of popularity, but it dropped to 45,105th in 2010, signifying a change of -6.47. Additionally, there was a marginal drop in the count of individuals with this last name, moving from 482 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, translating to a change of -1.45. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also decreased by 11.11%, declining from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #45,105 | -6.47% |
| Count | 482 | 475 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lyerla
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Lyerla. In 2000, 96.89% of people with this surname identified as White, a figure that virtually remained stable in 2010 at 96.84%. A small fraction (1.45%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but that group was not represented in 2010. Interestingly, a new demographic appeared in 2010, with 1.68% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 96.84% | -0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |