Explore the Family Name Lenser
The meaning of Lenser
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lens. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Horst, Rinehart, Rudi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lenser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lenser" has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 60,390th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 64,200th spot, representing a change of -6.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 312 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, indicating a -0.64% change. The proportion of people named Lenser per 100,000 also dropped by -8.33% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #64,200 | -6.31% |
| Count | 312 | 310 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenser
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Lenser" identify as White. This figure stood at 95.19% in 2000 and slightly dropped to 94.84% in 2010. Individuals who identified themselves as of Hispanic ethnicity increased from 1.92% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010. A small portion of Lensers identified as belonging to two or more races, which remained relatively stable at around 2.24% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.84% | -0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.26% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.26% | 17.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |