Explore the Family Name Lean
The meaning of Lean
1. English (mainly Devon): nickname for a thin or lean person, from Middle English lene ‘lean’ (Old English hlǣne). 2. Shortened form of Scottish McLean. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 林, see Lin 1.
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How common is the last name Lean in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Lean" has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 30,716 but dropped to 37,899 in 2010, signifying a change of -23.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 716 in 2000 to 586 in 2010, witnessing a fall of -18.16%. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also decreased by -25.93%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,716 | #37,899 | -23.39% |
| Count | 716 | 586 | -18.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.2 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lean
On the matter of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Lean" has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 19.55% from 12.99% to 15.53%. There was no data for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a decrease of -8.54%, going from 71.65% to 65.53%. The Hispanic and Black populations both saw an increase. The Hispanic population went from 7.96% to 10.58%, an increase of 32.91%, while the Black population increased from 4.33% to 5.80%, a change of 33.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.65% | 65.53% | -8.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.99% | 15.53% | 19.55% |
| Hispanic | 7.96% | 10.58% | 32.91% |
| Black | 4.33% | 5.8% | 33.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |