Explore the Family Name Lenger
The meaning of Lenger
German: nickname for a tall man; a variant of Lang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lenger has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,196th in popularity and dropped to 53,913th by 2010, reflecting an 11.86% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also declined over the decade, from 412 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, representing a 7.04% drop. The proportion of people named Lenger per 100,000 has likewise decreased by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #53,913 | -11.86% |
| Count | 412 | 383 | -7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenger
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the Lenger surname are predominantly White, accounting for 99.03% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 98.69% in 2010. The ethnic identity data for other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native are either zero or suppressed for privacy (marked as 0.00). There were no notable changes between 2000 and 2010 for these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.03% | 98.69% | -0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |