Explore the Family Name Lenhardt
The meaning of Lenhardt
North German: from the personal name Leonhard. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Erwin, Lorenz, Lothar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lenhardt in the United States?
The surname Lenhardt has seen an increase in its prevalence in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2000, the surname was ranked at 17,030 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 15,700 - a change of 7.81%. In terms of sheer numbers, there were 1,538 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased to 1,858 by 2010, marking a growth of 20.81%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also rose by 10.53% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,030 | #15,700 | 7.81% |
| Count | 1,538 | 1,858 | 20.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.63 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenhardt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Lenhardt surname is most commonly associated with individuals identifying as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.61% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure remained relatively stable at 91.55% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of Lenhardts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 63.64%, albeit from a small base of 0.33% in 2000 to 0.54% in 2010. Those reporting their ethnicity as Hispanic or Latino also saw a slight increase from 1.89% to 2.10%. However, those identifying as Black and those claiming two or more races both saw decreases in their proportions.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 91.55% | -0.07% |
| Black | 4.75% | 4.57% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.1% | 11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0.91% | -36.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.54% | 63.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |