Explore the Family Name Lenoue
The meaning of Lenoue
Altered form of French Lanoue. History: Bearers of the surname Lenoue are descendants of Pierre Lanoue from Brittany, France (see Lanoue).
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How common is the last name Lenoue in the United States?
The surname Lenoue, as per data extracted from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 116,835 in popularity with 138 individuals bearing this last name which represented 0.05 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the surname rose in rank to 115,034 with an increased count of 152 individuals, however, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.05. This indicates a growth rate of approximately 1.54% in its rank and a 10.14% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #115,034 | 1.54% |
| Count | 138 | 152 | 10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenoue
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for Lenoue shows some shifts during the same period. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname Lenoue identified as White (92.75%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (3.62%). There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while a large percentage still identified as White (90.13%), there was a decrease of 2.82%. Simultaneously, the representation of Hispanic identity went up to 4.61%, marking a significant increase of 27.35%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw new entries with 3.29% of the total Lenoues identifying as such, whereas there were still no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 90.13% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 4.61% | 27.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |