Explore the Family Name Leno
The meaning of Leno
1. English: probably a habitational name from any of various places in northern France called La Noue (Marne), La Noë (several), or similar. 2. Altered form of French Gélineau (see Gelineau). 3. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Lienau.
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How common is the last name Leno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leno has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,817 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 20,364, representing a 2.18% change. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 1,179 in 2000 to 1,305 in 2010, an increase of 10.69%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,817 | #20,364 | 2.18% |
| Count | 1,179 | 1,305 | 10.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leno
The same Decennial U.S. Census data tells us that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leno has varied slightly over the decade. From 2000 to 2010, there was a noticeable 54.71% decrease in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Similarly, those identifying as either Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 8.87% and 3.54%, respectively. However, there was a significant 62.25% increase in those identifying as Hispanic. The population identifying as White saw a minor decrease of 1.48%, while the two or more races category experienced a decrease of 6.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.18% | 71.11% | -1.48% |
| Black | 10.6% | 9.66% | -8.87% |
| Hispanic | 5.43% | 8.81% | 62.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.63% | 7.36% | -3.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 2.3% | -6.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.77% | -54.71% |