Explore the Family Name Lyson
The meaning of Lyson
1. English: variant of Lison. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Leisen. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons.
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How common is the last name Lyson in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Lyson' has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,385 in terms of prevalence, while in 2010 it had slipped slightly to rank 66,931, marking a change in popularity of -3.95%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 289 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.08%. The proportional representation of Lyson per 100,000 people also declined by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #66,931 | -3.95% |
| Count | 289 | 295 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lyson
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Lyson', the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of the surname identified as White in both years, with a slight increase from 86.16% in 2000 to 87.8% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identities were Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, although both categories saw decreases over the decade with -31.5% and -39.78%, respectively. Interestingly, there was a notable increase of 59.21% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, albeit from a small base. There were no individuals who identified as Black or as having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.16% | 87.8% | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.77% | 4.41% | 59.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 2.71% | -39.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.46% | 2.37% | -31.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |