Explore the Family Name Lysne
The meaning of Lysne
Norwegian: habitational name from farmsteads in southwestern Norway named Ljøsne, from Old Norse Ljósnar, plural of ljósn, related to ljóss ‘light’, possibly denoting a forest clearing or glade. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Johan, Per, Sigfred.
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How common is the last name Lysne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lysne showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lysne ranked 39,946 in terms of popularity and this dropped to 40,554 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.52%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Lysne surname increased from 517 to 539 over the same period, indicating a growth of 4.26%. The proportion per 100,000 inhabitants declined slightly from 0.19 to 0.18 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #40,554 | -1.52% |
| Count | 517 | 539 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lysne
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lysne surname identified as White, accounting for 96.91% in 2000 and 94.62% in 2010 — a decrease of 2.36%. There were marginal changes observed in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic marginally reduced by 4.02%, while previously unrecorded Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories emerged in the 2010 census with 0.93% and 1.86% respectively. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.62% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.67% | -4.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |