Explore the Family Name Lechowicz
The meaning of Lechowicz
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Lech. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Leszek, Stanislawa, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Lechowicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lechowicz has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 53,904 in 2000 to 53,072 in 2010, marking a change of 1.54%. Simultaneously, the count of people bearing this surname rose from 359 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, an uptick of 8.64%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #53,072 | 1.54% |
| Count | 359 | 390 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lechowicz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lechowicz is predominantly White, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of the individuals with the surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.66% to 96.92% over the decade. A small percentage (1.95%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000; however, this data was suppressed for privacy in 2010. The surname also saw a new appearance in the Hispanic category in 2010 at 1.54%, up from zero in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 96.92% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |