Explore the Family Name Lejune
The meaning of Lejune
Altered form of French Lejeune.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lejune in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lejune' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell from 60,706 in 2000 to 63,698 in 2010, indicating a drop of around 4.93%. However, the number of individuals with the 'Lejune' surname slightly increased from 310 to 313 during the same period, marking an upturn of 0.97%. The proportion of individuals with the 'Lejune' surname per 100k remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #63,698 | -4.93% |
| Count | 310 | 313 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lejune
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the 'Lejune' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease of 0.97% over the decade. Notably, there was a significant percentage drop of 29.42% in those identifying as Hispanic during this period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races stayed relatively stable with a slight dip of 0.88%. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of individuals identifying as Black by 2010 which was not recorded in the 2000 census. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.94% | 91.05% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 4.52% | 3.19% | -29.42% |
| Black | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.24% | -0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |