Explore the Family Name Lehnert
The meaning of Lehnert
North German: variant of Leonhard. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Uwe, Franz, Guenther, Hans, Ingeborg, Joerg, Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lehnert in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lehnert has undergone a slight shift in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Lehnert name was ranked 20,654th in popularity, but this declined by approximately 2.44% to a rank of 21,157 in 2010. Despite this decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the Lehnert surname increased by 4.2%, from 1,191 to 1,241 persons over the same decade. However, the proportion of individuals named Lehnert per 100k residents dipped by 4.55%, indicating that while the total number of people with this surname grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,654 | #21,157 | -2.44% |
| Count | 1,191 | 1,241 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lehnert
The ethnic identity associated with the Lehnert surname also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those bearing the Lehnert surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.40% in 2000 to 96.21% in 2010. The representation of other ethnic identities also fluctuated during this period. Asian/Pacific Islanders represented 0.59% of Lehnerts in 2000, decreasing to 0.56% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.76% to 1.77%. The category of "Two or more races" declined substantially from 1.26% to 0.89%. Finally, the percentage of Black Lehnerts went from 0.00% (S) in 2000 to 0.56% in 2010, while American Indian and Alaskan Native Lehnerts remained at 0.00% (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.21% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.77% | 132.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0.89% | -29.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.56% | -5.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |