Explore the Family Name Lechman
The meaning of Lechman
Americanized form of German Lechmann, a variant of Lehmann 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lechman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lechman saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 40,203rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 39,717th position. This represents a modest 1.21% change in rank. Alongside this, the number of individuals with the Lechman name increased from 513 in 2000 to 553 in 2010, a growth of 7.8%. Despite these changes, the proportion of Lechmans per 100,000 people remained static at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #39,717 | 1.21% |
| Count | 513 | 553 | 7.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lechman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lechman identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. However, there was a notable decrease in this figure from 97.86% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 0.97% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 data recorded some Lechmans identifying with two or more races, marking a new development as this category was not reported in 2000. There were no individuals with the surname Lechman who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 94.58% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.53% | 160.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |