Explore the Family Name Lefleur
The meaning of Lefleur
Altered form of French Lafleur, with the masculine definite article le instead of feminine la.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lefleur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lefleur saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 76,465 in 2000 to 93,125 in 2010, marking a reduction of 21.79%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 234 to 197 during the same period, a decline of 15.81%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lefleur per 100,000 individuals also dropped by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #93,125 | -21.79% |
| Count | 234 | 197 | -15.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lefleur
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lefleur surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 84.62% to 80.71%. The percentage of Hispanics increased from 0% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals slightly rose, from 11.54% in 2000 to 12.18% in 2010. No changes were observed in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations carrying the Lefleur surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.62% | 80.71% | -4.62% |
| Black | 11.54% | 12.18% | 5.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |