Explore the Family Name Lecesne
The meaning of Lecesne
French (also Le Cesne): variant, with fused masculine definite article le, of Cesne, a nickname from an altered form of Old French cisne ‘swan’. Compare Lesesne.
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How common is the last name Lecesne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lecesne has experienced a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 138,741st in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 126,765th spot, marking an increase of about 8.63%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 111 in 2000 to 135 in 2010; this equates to a 21.62% increase. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Lecesne per 100,000 increased by 25% from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,741 | #126,765 | 8.63% |
| Count | 111 | 135 | 21.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecesne
Meanwhile, the ethnic identity associated with the Lecesne surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Although the Black community held the majority, their percentage decreased from 61.26% to 52.59%. This drop was paralleled by decreases in the White and Two or more races groups, which fell by 17.76% and 12.99%, respectively. Notably, the Hispanic group saw an introduction of 12.59% in 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group grew from 0 to 5.19%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained constant at 0.00% throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.26% | 52.59% | -14.15% |
| White | 19.82% | 16.3% | -17.76% |
| Two or More Races | 15.32% | 13.33% | -12.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 12.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.19% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |