Explore the Family Name Leclere
The meaning of Leclere
French (Leclère): altered form of Leclerc.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leclere in the United States?
The Leclere surname ranked 35,342 in popularity in the year 2000, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 37,792, marking a decline of approximately 6.93%. The total count of people named Leclere decreased slightly from 603 in 2000 to 588 in 2010, resulting in a 2.49% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also reduced by 9.09%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #37,792 | -6.93% |
| Count | 603 | 588 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leclere
Ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Leclere surname. In 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, those identifying as White made up the majority with 91.38% in 2000, slightly declining to 90.99% in 2010. Another significant ethnicity group is Hispanic, which constituted 5.14% in 2000 but fell to 4.76% in 2010. The percentage of people of two or more races increased by 22.89% over the decade, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a rise of 12.09%, even though their overall representation remained relatively small.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.38% | 90.99% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 5.14% | 4.76% | -7.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.82% | 2.04% | 12.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.02% | 22.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |