Explore the Family Name Lennen
The meaning of Lennen
Irish: variant of Lennon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lennen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lennen has slightly decreased over time. In 2000, Lennen was ranked 67,317 and by 2010 it dropped to 70,208, marking a decrease of 4.29%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Lennen surname increased from 274 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.82%. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, it also experienced a decrease of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #70,208 | -4.29% |
| Count | 274 | 279 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lennen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Lennen surname, it's seen that most bearers identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.7% of those with the Lennen surname identified as White, which decreased to 88.89% by 2010, indicating a change of -4.11%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 2.55% in 2000 to 6.09% in 2010 – a surge of 138.82%. Those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 3.65% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. No changes were observed in the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 88.89% | -4.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 6.09% | 138.82% |
| Black | 3.65% | 3.23% | -11.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |