Explore the Family Name Lench
The meaning of Lench
English: habitational name from A group of places called Lench in Worcestershire (Church Lench, Atch Lench, Ab Lench, and Rous Lench). The placename derives from Old English hlenc ‘hill aside’.
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How common is the last name Lench in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lench' significantly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85297 in popularity with a count of 204 people in the United States bearing the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 109758 with only 161 individuals possessing the surname 'Lench', signifying a decrease of 21.08%. This change also resulted in a reduced proportion of the name per 100k population from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #109,758 | -28.68% |
| Count | 204 | 161 | -21.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lench
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the 'Lench' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as 'White' held this surname in 2000, at 82.84%. However, by 2010, this percentage decreased by 15.27% to 70.19%. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying as 'Black' and 'Hispanic' increased during the same period. The proportion of 'Black' individuals with the surname jumped from 6.37% in 2000 to 14.91% in 2010, a significant increase of 134.07%. Similarly, the Hispanic group saw an increase from 5.88% to 8.7%. There were no reported instances of 'Asian/Pacific Islander' or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' affiliations with the 'Lench' surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.84% | 70.19% | -15.27% |
| Black | 6.37% | 14.91% | 134.07% |
| Hispanic | 5.88% | 8.7% | 47.96% |
| Two or More Races | 3.43% | 3.11% | -9.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |