Explore the Family Name Lenhoff
The meaning of Lenhoff
German: variant of Lehnhoff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lenhoff in the United States?
The surname Lenhoff, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,767th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to the 53,538th spot, marking a 7.58% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor decline from 396 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, a drop of 2.53%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Lenhoff per 100,000 residents decreased by 13.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #53,538 | -7.58% |
| Count | 396 | 386 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenhoff
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Lenhoff identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight decrease among this group, dropping from 92.68% in 2000 to 90.41% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Lenhoffs identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.52% to 2.59% during the same period. The proportion of Hispanic Lenhoffs also increased, rising from 5.05% to 5.70%. On the other hand, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 90.41% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 5.05% | 5.7% | 12.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.59% | 70.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |