Explore the Family Name Lens
The meaning of Lens
1. Flemish and Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Laurens (see Lawrence). 2. Galician: habitational name from a place called Lens in Ames (A Coruña).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lens has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lens was ranked as the 75,695th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 74,141st spot, marking a 2.05% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 237 to 261 during that decade, indicating a 10.13% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.09, showing no significant shift in its distribution.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #74,141 | 2.05% |
| Count | 237 | 261 | 10.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lens
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lens, there's a diverse range as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority identified as White, accounting for 70.89%, but this percentage declined slightly by 7.04% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Hispanic, increasing from 24.05% in 2000 to 26.82% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders and Black individuals who bear the Lens surname were not recorded in 2000, but appeared in the 2010 census, making up 2.30% and 2.68% respectively. Those reporting two or more races increased from 2.11% to 2.30%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.89% | 65.9% | -7.04% |
| Hispanic | 24.05% | 26.82% | 11.52% |
| Black | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.3% | 9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |