Explore the Family Name Lechtenberg
The meaning of Lechtenberg
Americanized form of German Lichtenberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
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% |