Explore the Family Name Lefton
The meaning of Lefton
English: 1. most probably a variant of the common medieval surname Lefthand, a nickname denoting a left-handed person. 2. possibly an altered pronunciation of a habitational name ending in -ton, such as Leverton. 3. variant of Lifton.
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How common is the last name Lefton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lefton saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the Lefton name was ranked 45,829th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 49,546th place, indicating an 8.11% decrease in ranking. The total number of people bearing this surname also experienced a slight decrease during this period, from 439 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, which represents a drop of 3.42%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Lefton per 100,000 population declined by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #49,546 | -8.11% |
| Count | 439 | 424 | -3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lefton
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lefton also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according, to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly the entire population with the surname identified as White (97.27%), a figure that remained almost unchanged by 2010 (96.93%). Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1.37% in 2000 to none by 2010. Conversely, the category of two or more races and Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010, both accounting for 1.18% each. There were no reported individuals with the Lefton surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.93% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |