Explore the Family Name Lenze

The meaning of Lenze

German: variant of Lenz. Some characteristic forenames: German Othmar.

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How common is the last name Lenze in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lenze saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lenze was ranked as the 53,047th most popular surname in the United States, with 366 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the surname had dropped to the 53,419th position despite the count increasing to 387 individuals. This represents a minor decrease in popularity of 0.7% over the decade and a proportion per 100k reduction by 7.14%.

20002010Change
Rank#53,047#53,419-0.7%
Count3663875.74%
Proportion per 100k0.140.13-7.14%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenze

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lenze identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.91% of individuals with the surname identified as White. By 2010, there had been a subtle shift in this demographic, with the percentage decreasing slightly to 97.67%. No other ethnicity categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, reported any significant representation within the population of individuals with the surname Lenze during these years.

20002010Change
White98.91%97.67%-1.25%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%