Explore the Family Name Lerer
The meaning of Lerer
Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Lehrer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Hagai, Hyman, Shifra.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lerer in the United States?
The surname Lerer saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the Lerer surname ranked 69,854 and by 2010, it had fallen to 74,608, marking a decline of about 6.81%. The count of people with this last name also slightly decreased from 262 in 2000 to 259 in 2010. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #74,608 | -6.81% |
| Count | 262 | 259 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lerer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lerer. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as White, from 91.98% to 96.91%. During the same time frame, those claiming Hispanic ethnicity decreased significantly, from 3.05% to 1.93%. The percentage of those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races had become negligible by 2010. No individuals with the Lerer surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.98% | 96.91% | 5.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 1.93% | -36.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |