Explore the Family Name Lerette
The meaning of Lerette
Variant of Lirette, a surname of French origin. Compare Lorette. History: Bearers of the surname Lerette are descendants of François Hileret or Hilairet from France (see Lirette).
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How common is the last name Lerette in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lerette has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lerette ranked 48,963 in popularity with a total count of 404 people bearing this last name, resulting in a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 residents. By 2010, its rank rose to 47,521 with an increased count of 446 individuals, yet the proportion remained the same. This change represents a 2.95% rise in ranking and a 10.4% growth in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #47,521 | 2.95% |
| Count | 404 | 446 | 10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lerette
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lerette has changed slightly over the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.28%) of those with the Lerette surname identified as white. By 2010, this percentage decreased to 94.62%, marking a 2.73% reduction. During the same timeframe, the percentage of Lerettes identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.24% to 2.91%. The data does not show any Lerettes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 94.62% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.91% | 134.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |