Explore the Family Name Lenkiewicz
The meaning of Lenkiewicz
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Lenek, a pet formof Lenart (see Leonard) or Leon ‘lion’ (see Leon). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Lech, Yolanta.
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How common is the last name Lenkiewicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lenkiewicz has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it climbed from 67,317th place in 2000 to 64,054th in 2010, a rise of approximately 4.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 13.5% during this decade, from 274 to 311 people. Correspondingly, the frequency of this surname per 100,000 residents also rose by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #64,054 | 4.85% |
| Count | 274 | 311 | 13.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenkiewicz
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Lenkiewicz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage fell slightly from 99.27% to 97.75%, indicating a small increase in diversity among those carrying this name. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. However, the census recorded a new ethnic identity in 2010, with 1.61% of Lenkiewiczs reporting their ethnicity as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.27% | 97.75% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |