Explore the Family Name Lero
The meaning of Lero
1. Variant of Lerew, a surname of French origin (see Leroux). 2. In some cases also Serbian: nickname from regional lero ‘rascal, urchin’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lero" has seen a slight dip in rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 61,376 to 63,068, a decrease of roughly 2.76%. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the "Lero" surname increased slightly by 3.59%, from 306 in 2000 to 317 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #63,068 | -2.76% |
| Count | 306 | 317 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lero
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity related to the "Lero" surname. It shows a growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities carrying the surname, with an increase of 39.46% and 117.62% respectively from 2000 to 2010. In contrast, the White community carrying the "Lero" surname saw a decrease of approximately 8.91%. The Hispanic community started appearing in the census data in 2010, accounting for about 3.79% of the "Lero" population. There were no recorded changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native or individuals identifying as two or more races with the "Lero" surname within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 84.54% | -8.91% |
| Black | 2.61% | 5.68% | 117.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.94% | 4.1% | 39.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |