Explore the Family Name Lenzmeier
The meaning of Lenzmeier
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) with the personal name Lenz.
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How common is the last name Lenzmeier in the United States?
The surname Lenzmeier is not a common one in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 67,522 in popularity and slightly dipped to rank 69,579 in 2010, representing a change of -3.05%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 273 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, marking a 3.3% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 for both years under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #69,579 | -3.05% |
| Count | 273 | 282 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenzmeier
In terms of ethnicity, a vast majority of individuals bearing the surname Lenzmeier identified as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.63% of Lenzmeiers were White, slightly increasing to 99.65% in 2010. There was no reported change in other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the two census periods. The figures for these ethnicities either stayed the same or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.63% | 99.65% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |