Explore the Family Name Lenis
The meaning of Lenis
1. Basque: Castilianized form of Leniz, unexplained. 2. Greek: possibly a variant of Elenis. 3. German: from a vernacular short form of the medieval personal name Apollonius (see Apolonio). This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Lenis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lenis saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,653 in popularity and dropped to 38,484 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.36%. The count of people with this surname also dipped from 639 to 575, down by 10.02% over the decade. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lenis per 100,000 decreased by 20.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #38,484 | -14.36% |
| Count | 639 | 575 | -10.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenis
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lenis as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 34.43% to 58.43%, while those identifying as White or Black saw notable decreases, falling from 35.84% to 22.78%, and from 28.01% to 15.48%, respectively. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.78% to 1.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.43% | 58.43% | 69.71% |
| White | 35.84% | 22.78% | -36.44% |
| Black | 28.01% | 15.48% | -44.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.39% | 78.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |