Explore the Family Name Lechtenberg
How common is the last name Lechtenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lechtenberg's popularity has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Lechtenberg was ranked 33,054 in popularity and saw a slight drop to 33,121 in 2010 which equates to a -0.2% change. However, the count of individuals with this name rose from 653 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, a change of approximately 5.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people also went down by 4.17% from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #33,121 | -0.2% |
| Count | 653 | 691 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lechtenberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lechtenberg is predominantly white, with 96.32% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.08% in 2010. There have been changes in other ethnic identities over the decade as well. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably by 152.17%, rising from 0.92% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. Those who identified as two or more races also increased by 26.09%, from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. However, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 26.81%, from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.01% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories had no recorded individuals with the surname Lechtenberg in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.08% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.32% | 152.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.16% | 26.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.38% | 1.01% | -26.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |