Explore the Family Name Lechler
The meaning of Lechler
German: nickname for a man with a crafty or cunning smile, Middle High German lechelaere.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lechler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lechler saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 53,299th in 2000, it fell to 63,068th by 2010, marking a decline of 18.33 percent. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased within this period, going from 364 to 317 for a decline of 12.91 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname dropped from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #63,068 | -18.33% |
| Count | 364 | 317 | -12.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lechler
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lechler as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been little change from 2000 to 2010. Predominantly, those with the name have identified themselves as White, with an increase from 82.97 percent to 83.91 percent. The Hispanic ethnicity representation slightly dropped from 14.84 percent to 13.88 percent. There were no recorded instances of the surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.97% | 83.91% | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 14.84% | 13.88% | -6.47% |
| 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% |