Explore the Family Name Lekas
The meaning of Lekas
Greek: from the Albanian personal name Lekë (see Leka). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Fotis, Panos.
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How common is the last name Lekas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lekas has maintained a steady level of popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 43,157th in commonality and this shifted only slightly to 43,369th by 2010, marking a minimal decrease of 0.49%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased by approximately 5.51% from 472 in 2000 to 498 in 2010. This resulted in an unchanged proportion per 100,000 people, remaining at 0.17 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #43,369 | -0.49% |
| Count | 472 | 498 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lekas
Analyzing the data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Lekas, the overwhelming majority have been identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.40% over the decade. In 2000, approximately 95.76% were White, and by 2010, this figure was 95.38%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, from 2.75% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races were only noted in 2000 at 1.06% and then reduced to zero in 2010. No individuals with the surname Lekas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.38% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 2.81% | 2.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |