Explore the Family Name Lents
The meaning of Lents
Americanized form of German Lenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lents in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lents' slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,802 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 29,661st position, reflecting a change of -6.69%. The number of people bearing this surname also fell from 814 in 2000 to 794 in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.46%. This drop resulted in the proportion of individuals named Lents per 100,000 people falling by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,802 | #29,661 | -6.69% |
| Count | 814 | 794 | -2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lents
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Lents', the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is overwhelmingly linked with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those with the surname identified as White, although there was a negligible decrease of 0.10% over this period. Interestingly, the data for 2010 indicates that some diversity started to emerge within this group, with small percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and those belonging to two or more races. However, the percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the surname saw a significant reduction of 20.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 95.72% | -0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 0.88% | 2.33% |
| Black | 1.11% | 0.88% | -20.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 0.88% | -20.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |