Explore the Family Name Lerro
The meaning of Lerro
Italian: perhaps a variant of the personal name Lero (compare Lera). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Romeo, Mario, Angelo, Eduardo, Elina, Emilio, Pasquale, Rafael.
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How common is the last name Lerro in the United States?
The surname Lerro, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 40,622nd most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 41,501st, marking a decrease of 2.16%. Despite this, the overall count of people with this surname increased by 3.35% over the same period, going from 507 to 524. However, the proportion of people with the Lerro surname per 100,000 population decreased by 5.26%, shifting from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #41,501 | -2.16% |
| Count | 507 | 524 | 3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lerro
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lerro, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it has overwhelmingly been associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 96.25% of those with the Lerro surname identified as white, although this decreased slightly to 94.27% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Lerro surname increased by 40.55% during this period, moving from 2.17% to 3.05%. There were also new appearances of the Lerro surname among those identifying as Black and those reporting two or more races by 2010, each accounting for 0.95% of the total. No individuals with the Lerro surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.27% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 3.05% | 40.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |