Explore the Family Name Lennard
The meaning of Lennard
1. English: variant of Leonard. 2. Americanized form of German Lennert or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
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How common is the last name Lennard in the United States?
The surname Lennard, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lennard was ranked 37,266th in frequency, with around 563 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had fallen to 67,318th place, representing a drop of approximately 80.64%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing the name also decreased from 563 to 293, marking a decline of nearly 47.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #67,318 | -80.64% |
| Count | 563 | 293 | -47.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.1 | -52.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lennard
In terms of ethnic identity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the Lennard surname shows variations over time. The largest group identifying with this surname has consistently been Whites, though their proportion dropped slightly from 75.49% in 2000 to 69.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Blacks with the Lennard surname increased from 17.76% to 23.55% during the same period. The portion of Lennards identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise at 3.46%, while those identifying with two or more races experienced a slight decrease. There were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.49% | 69.62% | -7.78% |
| Black | 17.76% | 23.55% | 32.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 2.73% | -3.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.39% | 3.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |