Explore the Family Name Lenig
The meaning of Lenig
Germanized form of Sorbian Lenik and, in North America, also an altered form of the more common Germanized form Lehnig. Compare Lennick. History: This name has been prominent in the Mohawk Valley of NY from an early date. A Lenig family are also found in PA, especially Lebanon County, beginning in the 18th century.
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How common is the last name Lenig in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lenig has seen a noticeable change between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname went from being the 43,955th most popular surname in 2000 to the 42,237th in 2010, marking an increase in popularity by 3.91%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 462 to 514 during this period, representing an increase of 11.26%. Despite these shifts, the proportion of individuals with the Lenig surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #42,237 | 3.91% |
| Count | 462 | 514 | 11.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenig
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Lenig surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.99% over this time frame. The number of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 50%, from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. While no Lenigs identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, there were individuals who identified as Hispanic. For privacy reasons, any data that might have included individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 95.33% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.95% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |