Explore the Family Name Lenth
The meaning of Lenth
German: 1. habitational name from Lenthe near Hanover. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with land ‘land’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Lenth in the United States?
The surname Lenth saw a decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. It dropped in rank from 67,936 in 2000 to 85,049 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 25.19%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased by 18.82%, from 271 in 2000 to 220 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the population fell by 30%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #85,049 | -25.19% |
| Count | 271 | 220 | -18.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenth
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census figures reveal some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the surname Lenth. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 97.79% in 2000 to 91.36% in 2010. There was no change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.85% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010, representing a change of 71.89%. Additionally, there was a new representation of individuals identifying as Black in 2010, accounting for 4.55% of the Lenth surname, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 91.36% | -6.58% |
| Black | 0% | 4.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.18% | 71.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |