Explore the Family Name Lein
The meaning of Lein
1. German: occupational name for a grower of or dealer in flax, from Middle High German līn ‘flax’. Compare Line. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in Trøndelag named with Old Norse lein ‘slope’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Juergen, Kurt, Oskar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lein experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,428th compared to slipping to 16,789th by 2010, indicating a change of -8.82%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased from 1,744 to 1,701 during this period, marking a decline of -2.47%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Lein dropped by -10.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,428 | #16,789 | -8.82% |
| Count | 1,744 | 1,701 | -2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.58 | -10.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lein
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Lein, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White, with a minor decrease from 91.69% in 2000 to 91.65% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander identity saw a marginal increase of 0.38%, while Two or more races decreased slightly by -4.22%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black from 0.52% to 1.00%. The Hispanic representation decreased by -11.07%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decline of -9.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.69% | 91.65% | -0.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.64% | 2.65% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 2.65% | -11.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.59% | -4.22% |
| Black | 0.52% | 1% | 92.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.47% | -9.62% |