Explore the Family Name Lehew
The meaning of Lehew
American French: variant of Lahue 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lehew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lehew has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lehew ranked 23,019 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 22,880, signifying a change of 0.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,037 to 1,119 during this period, marking an increase of 7.91%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.38 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,019 | #22,880 | 0.6% |
| Count | 1,037 | 1,119 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lehew
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lehew has also seen changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.37% of those with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 93.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw substantial increases — from 0.58% to 0.98% and from 1.93% to 3.40%, respectively. Additionally, individuals identifying under two or more races grew from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. However, it's important to note that the data for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 93.39% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.4% | 76.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.34% | 39.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.98% | 68.97% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |