Explore the Family Name Lenza
The meaning of Lenza
Italian: variant (feminine in form) of Lenzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Americo, Carmine, Mario, Querino, Sergio, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Lenza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lenza has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lenza ranked 56,246 in terms of popularity and decreased to a ranking of 66,931 in 2010, marking a negative change of 19%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 340 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 13.24%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the surname per 100,000 people also declined by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #66,931 | -19% |
| Count | 340 | 295 | -13.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lenza saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. It was primarily associated with those identifying as White, accounting for 92.65% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 90.17% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 4.71% in 2000 to 7.80% in 2010, a substantial rise of 65.61%. During both these years, there were no instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.65% | 90.17% | -2.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.71% | 7.8% | 65.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |