Explore the Family Name Lekan
The meaning of Lekan
1. Polish: unexplained. 2. Slovenian: from a vernacular form of the old personal name Lukan, derived from Luka (see Lucas).
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How common is the last name Lekan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lekan saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,115th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to 78,040th place—a 1.36% climb. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this decade, growing from 224 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, a rise of 9.38%. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion of people named Lekan per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #78,040 | 1.36% |
| Count | 224 | 245 | 9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lekan
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lekan identify as white. In 2000, approximately 92.86% identified as white, a figure that grew slightly to 93.06% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly over the ten-year period, dropping from 5.36% in 2000 to 3.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, Black representation within the Lekan surname appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 2.45% of individuals with the last name. There were no reported changes in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or individuals identifying with two or more races among those bearing the surname Lekan.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 93.06% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 5.36% | 3.67% | -31.53% |
| Black | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |