Explore the Family Name Lenfest
The meaning of Lenfest
Altered form of Lenfestey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lenfest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lenfest saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,301 in terms of popularity but dropped to 86,314 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.62%. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 210 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, a change of 2.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #86,314 | -3.62% |
| Count | 210 | 216 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenfest
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lenfest identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.57% but decreased by 5.12% to 93.52% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity associated with this surname in either year. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from no recorded percentage in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 93.52% | -5.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |