Explore the Family Name Lyte
The meaning of Lyte
English: variant of Light.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lyte in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lyte has seen a significant increase over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 57,406th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 51,281st spot, marking an improvement of 10.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 332 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, reflecting a substantial 22.29% rise. The proportion of this surname per 100k people increased by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #51,281 | 10.67% |
| Count | 332 | 406 | 22.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lyte
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lyte also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as Black made up the largest percentage at 77.11% in 2000, which saw a slight increase to 78.82% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 18.07% to 15.52% during the same period. There was no recorded individual with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010, unlike in 2000 where they accounted for 1.51%. In the case of those identifying with two or more races, there was a small rise from 2.41% to 2.46%. Interestingly, the Hispanic category, which had no representation in 2000, accounted for 2.71% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant with no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.11% | 78.82% | 2.22% |
| White | 18.07% | 15.52% | -14.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.46% | 2.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |