Explore the Family Name Lenda
The meaning of Lenda
Polish: variant of Landa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lenda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Lenda' has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a span of 10 years from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname fell from 76,700 in 2000 to 82,908 in 2010, marking an 8.09% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname declined by 2.58%, from 233 in 2000 to 227 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lenda per 100,000 population also decreased by 11.11% in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #82,908 | -8.09% |
| Count | 233 | 227 | -2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts for the surname 'Lenda'. In 2000, it was heavily associated with those of White ethnicity, which increased slightly from 91.85% in 2000 to 92.51% in 2010. However, there was a significant change in the Hispanic community as the percentage increased significantly by 43.26% over the decade. The percentage of Lendas identifying as Black emerged at 2.20% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. There were no Lendas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while those identifying with two or more races dropped to 0% in 2010 from 3.43% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.85% | 92.51% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.08% | 43.26% |
| Black | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |