Explore the Family Name Lenk
The meaning of Lenk
South German: nickname from Middle High German lenke ‘flexible, agile’. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Gunter, Johannes, Otto, Reinhard, Siegfried, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Lenk in the United States?
The surname Lenk, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,006 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to the 26,873rd spot, representing a decline of 7.47%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 932 in 2000 to 904 in 2010, a 3% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Lenk surname per 100,000 individuals also fell by 11.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,006 | #26,873 | -7.47% |
| Count | 932 | 904 | -3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenk
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of the Lenks identified as White (93.45%), followed at some distance by Hispanic (2.04%), Black (1.61%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.50%). By 2010, the percentage of Lenks identifying as White had slightly decreased to 92.59%. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.04% to 2.65%, whereas Asian/Pacific Islander declined to 1.11% and Black to 1.22%. Notably, new categories emerged in 2010: those identifying with two or more races (1.44%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 92.59% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.65% | 29.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Black | 1.61% | 1.22% | -24.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.11% | -26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1% | 0% |