Explore the Family Name Lecce
The meaning of Lecce
Italian: habitational name from any of several places called Lecce, notably the city in Apulia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Vito, Angelo, Filippo, Lucio, Luigi, Maddalena, Orazio, Rocco, Vincenzo, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Lecce in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lecce has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lecce was ranked as the 63,141st most popular surname, but in 2010, it dropped to the 66,931st position, marking a decrease of approximately six percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also exhibited a minor drop, with 296 people in 2000 down to 295 in 2010. This represents a decrease in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #66,931 | -6% |
| Count | 296 | 295 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecce
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lecce was primarily White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a small decline in this group over the decade, falling from 96.62% in 2000 to 93.56% in 2010. While the percentage of Hispanics remained steady at 1.69%, there was an emergence of other ethnicities in 2010 that were not represented in 2000. Around 2.03% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.71% identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the surname Lecce identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 93.56% | -3.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |