Explore the Family Name Len
The meaning of Len
1. Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a flax grower or merchant, from Polish len ‘flax’. 2. Polish (Leń): nickname from leń ‘lazybones’. 3. Polish: from a short form of the personal name Leon or Lenart (see Leonard). 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 林, see Lin 1. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Jozef, Karol.
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How common is the last name Len in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Len' has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 27,235th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it moved up to the 24,499th rank, marking a positive change of 10.05%. The total count of people with this surname increased from 835 in 2000 to 1,021 in 2010 — an increase of 22.28%. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., around 0.35 had the surname 'Len' in 2010, compared to 0.31 in 2000, indicating a rise of 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #24,499 | 10.05% |
| Count | 835 | 1,021 | 22.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.35 | 12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Len
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides a glimpse into the diverse backgrounds associated with the surname 'Len'. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw an increase of 16.35% from 2000 to 2010, growing from 28.62% to 33.30%. At the same time, there was a notable reduction of 42.03% in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. The number of people identifying as White slightly decreased by 2.66%, while the proportion of Hispanics fell by 10.34%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.96% | 56.42% | -2.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.62% | 33.3% | 16.35% |
| Hispanic | 5.03% | 4.51% | -10.34% |
| Two or More Races | 6.59% | 3.82% | -42.03% |
| Black | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |