Explore the Family Name Lenn
The meaning of Lenn
1. English and Scottish: variant of Lynn. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Len.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lenn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lenn has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lenn ranked as the 48,021st most popular name in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 52,267th rank, representing a decrease of 8.84 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Lenn surname also fell during this period, from 414 to 397, marking a 4.11 percent drop. The proportion per 100k people reduced by 13.33 percent, signifying that the name became less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #52,267 | -8.84% |
| Count | 414 | 397 | -4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenn
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Lenn shows a very diverse ethnicity distribution. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 3.62 percent in 2000 to 4.28 percent in 2010, while those reporting as two or more races increased substantially from 2.66 percent to 4.03 percent. Interestingly, the percentage of White individuals remained constant at 88.16 percent over both decades. Hispanics with the Lenn name experienced a slight decrease from 2.42 percent to 2.02 percent. The biggest change was observed in the Black population, which decreased from 3.14 percent to 1.51 percent. No changes were recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.16% | 88.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.62% | 4.28% | 18.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 4.03% | 51.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.02% | -16.53% |
| Black | 3.14% | 1.51% | -51.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |