Explore the Family Name Lequire
The meaning of Lequire
Altered form of French Lécuyer (see Lecuyer).
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How common is the last name Lequire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lequire slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,640th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 38,582nd, a drop of 2.5%. However, despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Lequire surname increased from 556 in 2000 to 573 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 3.06%. This growth did not keep pace with the overall population growth, causing the proportion per 100,000 people to decrease by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #38,582 | -2.5% |
| Count | 556 | 573 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lequire
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the Lequire surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of those bearing the Lequire surname identified as White. However, there was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade, from 95.32% to 94.24%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as having two or more races increased substantially from 0.90% to 2.09%, an increase of 132.22%. A smaller proportion identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with this group seeing a decrease from 3.06% to 2.62% over the same period. No individuals with the Lequire surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.24% | -1.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.06% | 2.62% | -14.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 2.09% | 132.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |