Explore the Family Name Lepre
The meaning of Lepre
1. Italian: nickname for a fleet-footed or timid person, from lepre ‘hare’ (from Latin lepus ‘hare’, genitive leporis). This surname is also found in France (Alpes-Maritimes). 2. French (Brittany; Le Pré): topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow or field, French pré (from Old French pred), with the definite article le. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aniello, Antonio, Gennaro, Biagio, Egidio, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Lepre in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lepre has slightly declined in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,939 and by 2010, the rank slipped to 33,410, indicating a decrease of 1.43%. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname increased from 656 to 683, marking an increase of 4.12% during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a slight dip of 4.17%, moving from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #33,410 | -1.43% |
| Count | 656 | 683 | 4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lepre
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lepre shows interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remains those identifying as White, despite a minor decrease of 1.16% from 94.51% in 2000 to 93.41% in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, growing by 60.44% to reach 1.46% in 2010. The most significant change was seen in the 'Two or more races' category, which escalated by 150% from 0.76% to 1.90%. There was also a marginal increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.59% to 2.78%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased to zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 93.41% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.78% | 7.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.9% | 150% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 1.46% | 60.44% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |