Explore the Family Name Lehtonen
The meaning of Lehtonen
Finnish: ornamental name, a cognate of Lehto (from lehto ‘grove’) + the surname suffix -nen. Adopted primarily by Finns without surnames in the late 19th century in western and southern Finland. In the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century also taken to replace Swedish surnames. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Heikki, Jarmo, Jukka, Olavi, Pentti, Reino, Sirkka, Sulo, Toini, Toivo. Scandinavian Johan.
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How common is the last name Lehtonen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lehtonen has seen some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,403rd in popularity with a count of 372, equating to a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had slightly decreased to 53,204th despite an increase in count to 389, thereby dropping its proportion to 0.13 per 100,000 people. This equates to a negative change of 1.53% in rank and a negative 7.14% change in proportion, alongside a positive 4.57% change in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #53,204 | -1.53% |
| Count | 372 | 389 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lehtonen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lehtonen also experienced a shift from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 95.43% in 2000 to 94.09% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 63.83% during this period, climbing from 1.88% to 3.08%. Additionally, there was a modest increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.88% to 2.06%. Nevertheless, there were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 94.09% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.08% | 63.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.06% | 9.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |