Explore the Family Name Lenius
The meaning of Lenius
German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Lehn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lenius in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lenius has slightly decreased over time. In 2000, it ranked 46,000 in popularity and had a count of 437 individuals. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 49,087 and the count had fallen slightly to 429. The proportion of people with the Lenius surname per 100,000 also saw a decline, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, marking a change of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #49,087 | -6.71% |
| Count | 437 | 429 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenius
The ethnic identity associated with the Lenius surname has also shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, though there was a slight decrease from 97.94% in 2000 to 94.87% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals with the Lenius surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or of two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 1.17%, 2.33%, and 1.40% respectively of individuals with the surname. No changes were reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 94.87% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |