Explore the Family Name Lehning
The meaning of Lehning
German: habitational name from a place called Lehningen near Pforzheim in Baden. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Lehning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lehning has experienced a minor decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Lehning was ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it slipped to the 63,873rd spot, marking a slight decline of 1.45 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname rose from 297 to 312 during the same period, depicting a growth rate of 5.05 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #63,873 | -1.45% |
| Count | 297 | 312 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lehning
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Lehning identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.64 percent, and although it slightly dropped to 96.47 percent in 2010, it remains dominant. During this ten-year span, we also see a new emergence in the Two or More Races category, accounting for 2.24 percent of those bearing the surname by 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no changes, with the counts remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.47% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |