Explore the Family Name Leclercq
The meaning of Leclercq
French (mainly northern) and Walloon: variant of Leclerc. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Francois, Honore, Jacques, Laurent, Lucien, Toussaint.
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How common is the last name Leclercq in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leclercq has significantly risen in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 52,077 to 43,438, indicating a positive change of 16.59%. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Leclercq surname increased from 375 to 497, a substantial growth of 32.53%. This rise equates to a proportion per 100k increase from 0.14 to 0.17, a 21.43% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #43,438 | 16.59% |
| Count | 375 | 497 | 32.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leclercq
Regarding ethnicity as demonstrated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Leclercq surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 95.73% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.57% in 2010. Neither Asian/Pacific Islander nor Black ethnic identity groups were associated with the surname during these years. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.87% to 2.01%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.87% to 1.41%. There were no changes reported for American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 95.57% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.01% | 7.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.41% | -24.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |