Explore the Family Name Lenick
The meaning of Lenick
1. Americanized or Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Lenik or Czech and Slovak Leník. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Lenič and Croatian Lenić (see Lenich).
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How common is the last name Lenick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lenick has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 102,173rd, but by 2010, it had slipped to 131,379th, a decrease in popularity of approximately 28.58%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 163 in 2000 to 129 in 2010, marking a decrease of 20.86%. Proportionally, the surname went from representing 0.06 per 100k people in 2000 to only 0.04 per 100k in 2010, indicating a reduction of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #131,379 | -28.58% |
| Count | 163 | 129 | -20.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenick
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that Lenick is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 99.39% of individuals with the surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 96.12% by 2010. No significant presence of the surname was found among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Hispanic during either census year. The data for individuals identifying as Two or more races was suppressed for privacy. Notably, there was no representation in the Black community in 2000, but by 2010, there was a minor presence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.39% | 96.12% | -3.29% |
| 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% |