Explore the Family Name Lecky
The meaning of Lecky
Irish (northern) form of Leckie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lecky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lecky saw a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lecky was ranked 55,732 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 49,365, marking an improvement of 11.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 344 in 2000 to 426 in 2010 — a significant increase of 23.84%. This change resulted in a slight rise in the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Lecky name from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #49,365 | 11.42% |
| Count | 344 | 426 | 23.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecky
The census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lecky over the same decade. The largest group identified as Black, which increased from 37.21% in 2000 to 45.07% in 2010, an increase of 21.12%. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased by 13.51%, from 57.27% in 2000 to 49.53% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable, with a minor increase of 0.86%. The category of two or more races decreased by 19.24%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.27% | 49.53% | -13.51% |
| Black | 37.21% | 45.07% | 21.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.91% | 2.35% | -19.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.35% | 0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |