Explore the Family Name Lefebre
The meaning of Lefebre
French: variant of Lefebvre. History: This surname is listed (in the form Le Febre) in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Amedee.
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How common is the last name Lefebre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lefebre has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lefebre was ranked as the 32,939th most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 32,302nd position, marking a positive change of 1.93%. Further, the count of individuals with the Lefebre surname also saw an increase over this period, moving from 656 in 2000 to 713 in 2010, indicating an 8.69% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #32,302 | 1.93% |
| Count | 656 | 713 | 8.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lefebre
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the Lefebre surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 66.31% to 64.38%. Meanwhile, there was notable growth within the Hispanic population, which increased from 30.18% to 32.54%. Those who identified as being of two or more ethnicities also experienced a small increase, going from 1.37% to 1.40%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and the population identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant reduction from 1.52% to 0.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.31% | 64.38% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 30.18% | 32.54% | 7.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.4% | 2.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0.84% | -44.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |