Explore the Family Name Lenning
The meaning of Lenning
German: habitational name from Lenningen in Württemberg.
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How common is the last name Lenning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lenning saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,361st most common, but by 2010 it had dropped to 29,334th. This represents a 7.21% decrease in rank. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 830 in 2000 to 806 in 2010, marking a 2.89% decline. Proportionally, the prevalence per 100,000 people in the U.S. population fell by 12.9%, from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #29,334 | -7.21% |
| Count | 830 | 806 | -2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenning
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Lenning surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, several changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Lennings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 26.19%, while those identifying as two or more races increased by 49.07%. Individuals who identified as white made up the majority, though their proportion decreased slightly by 1.17%. There was an increase in the proportion of Hispanic Lennings, rising 55.21%, along with Black Lennings, increasing by 23.33%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a modest increase of 17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 94.54% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.61% | 49.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.49% | 55.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.99% | 17.86% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.74% | 23.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.62% | -26.19% |