Explore the Family Name Lythgoe
The meaning of Lythgoe
Scottish (now commonly found in Lancashire): variant of Lithgow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lythgoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Lythgoe" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it climbed from 48,196 in 2000 to 45,189 in 2010, indicating a 6.24% boost. The count of people with this surname also grew from 412 to 474 during the same period, marking an upsurge of 15.05%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k saw a 6.67% rise, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #45,189 | 6.24% |
| Count | 412 | 474 | 15.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lythgoe
Turning to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a noticeable shift in ethnic identity among those bearing the Lythgoe name. While the percentage identifying as White experienced a slight decrease, dropping from 95.87% in 2000 to 93.88% in 2010, the Hispanic segment saw a significant increase of 44.95%, rising from 2.18% to 3.16%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 with 1.05%, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no notable changes recorded for the categories Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 93.88% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 3.16% | 44.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |