Explore the Family Name Lecea
The meaning of Lecea
Basque: Castilianized form of Lezea, a topographic name from leze ‘abyss, chasm’ + the definite article -a. Compare Licea.
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How common is the last name Lecea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lecea saw a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Lecea surname ranked 89,172 in terms of popularity, while by 2010 it had risen to 81,458, an increase of roughly 8.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, from 193 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, marking a jump of more than 20%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Lecea per 100,000 also grew by approximately 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #81,458 | 8.65% |
| Count | 193 | 232 | 20.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecea
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lecea also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, as per information from the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no recorded changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, or those identifying as two or more races, shifts were noted within the White and Hispanic categories. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 17.62% in 2000 to 13.79% in 2010, a drop of roughly 22%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 81.87% in 2000 to 86.21% in 2010, demonstrating a rise of about 5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.87% | 86.21% | 5.3% |
| White | 17.62% | 13.79% | -21.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |