Explore the Family Name Lera
The meaning of Lera
1. Spanish: topographic name from the ancient word lera ‘gravel pit’, from Latin glarea. 2. Italian (Tuscany): from the personal name Lera, feminine form of Lero, probably from Leri, Lerio, a short form of the medieval personal name Battallerius connected with the medieval vernacular word battalliere ‘combative’. Compare Battaglia. 3. Albanian: topographic name from lerë (definite form lera) ‘thin mud, mudhole, quicksand, scree’.
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How common is the last name Lera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lera has increased over a decade. In 2000, Lera held the rank of 61,713 and by 2010 it had climbed to 56,710. This represents an 8.11% increase in rank. The actual count of people with the surname also rose from 304 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, marking an 18.42% growth. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.11 to 0.12 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #56,710 | 8.11% |
| Count | 304 | 360 | 18.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lera
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lera, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifting trends between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic population possessing the Lera surname grew from 40.13% to 46.94%, showing the most significant increase among all groups. In contrast, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased from 50.99% to 43.89%. Notably, the Black population with the Lera surname saw a substantial relative rise of 79.47%, albeit from a smaller base of 2.63% to 4.72%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group recorded a decline, falling from 3.29% to 2.22%. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. Another shift was observed in the "Two or more races" category which emerged with a 2.22% share in 2010, not having been represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.13% | 46.94% | 16.97% |
| White | 50.99% | 43.89% | -13.92% |
| Black | 2.63% | 4.72% | 79.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.29% | 2.22% | -32.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |