Explore the Family Name Lehrman
The meaning of Lehrman
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Lehrmann. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Jakob, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lehrman in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lehrman has seen slight fluctuation over the course of a decade. In 2000, Lehrman ranked as the 21,381st most popular surname, with 1,141 people carrying this last name. By 2010, it rose in rank to 22,158th, with an increase in count to 1,166 individuals. This represents a -3.63% change in rank and a 2.19% change in count. The proportion per 100k also dipped slightly by -4.76%, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.40 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,381 | #22,158 | -3.63% |
| Count | 1,141 | 1,166 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lehrman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts among people bearing the Lehrman surname. White individuals holding this surname decreased by -2.41% between 2000 and 2010, from 96.23% to 93.91%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 79.11%, jumping from 1.58% to 2.83%. Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Lehrman surname increased by 26.14%, moving from 0.88% to 1.11%. Additionally, those reporting two or more races grew by 15.63%, from 0.96% to 1.11%. No changes were reported for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 93.91% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.83% | 79.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.11% | 26.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.11% | 15.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |