Explore the Family Name Lefort
The meaning of Lefort
1. French and Walloon: nickname from French le fort ‘the strong’ (see Fort 1). It is also found in Germany, where it is probably of Alsatian origin (compare Lefor), and in Haiti, where it most likely originates from the nickname Lefort. 2. French and Walloon: habitational name from Le Fort, the name of several places in various parts of France and in Belgium (Wallonia); see Fort 3. 3. English: variant of Fort, with fused French definite article le. Some characteristic forenames: French Julien, Michel, Arsene, Camille, Emile, Etienne, Laurent, Leonce, Ludger, Monique, Normand, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Lefort in the United States?
The surname Lefort, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has slightly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 20,916th most popular in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to the 20,770th position, a change of 0.7%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase during this period, growing from 1,173 in 2000 to 1,272 in 2010 – an 8.44% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,916 | #20,770 | 0.7% |
| Count | 1,173 | 1,272 | 8.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lefort
Regarding the ethnicity distribution of the Lefort surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White, although there was a drop from 88.92% in 2000 to 84.51% in 2010. There were significant increases in both the Hispanic and Black communities during this time frame. The Hispanic population carrying the Lefort surname rose from 4.52% to 6.37%, a jump of nearly 41%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a substantial 56.60% increase, moving from 4.77% in 2000 to 7.47% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races slightly decreased, whereas the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.92% | 84.51% | -4.96% |
| Black | 4.77% | 7.47% | 56.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.52% | 6.37% | 40.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |