Explore the Family Name Lennartz
The meaning of Lennartz
North German and Dutch (Limburg): patronymic from the personal name Lennart, a variant of Lennert. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Lennartz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lennartz in the United States has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,909 in popularity, with 438 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 49,087 and the count decreased slightly to 429 people, marking a decline of around 2.05%. The proportion per 100k also fell by approximately 6.25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #49,087 | -6.92% |
| Count | 438 | 429 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lennartz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lennartz identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a small decline from 96.80% to 93.01%. During the same time frame, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 23.50%, from 1.83% to 1.4%. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities and as Hispanic, accounting for 4.20% and 1.40% respectively in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 93.01% | -3.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 1.4% | -23.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |