Explore the Family Name Lescano
The meaning of Lescano
Basque: Castilianized form of Lezkano, itself a variant of Lazkano (see Lazcano). Compare Lezcano.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lescano in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lescano has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved by 25.28%, moving from 50,178th place in 2000 to 37,492nd place in 2010. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Lescano surname increased by 51.53% during the same period, growing from 392 to 594 people. The proportion of individuals named Lescano per 100,000 also saw an increase of 33.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #37,492 | 25.28% |
| Count | 392 | 594 | 51.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.2 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lescano
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Lescano surname identify as Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose slightly, from 76.28% to 80.81%. While the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 9.69% to 9.43%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped significantly, from 13.01% in 2000 to 8.92% in 2010. There were no reported changes in the proportions of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.28% | 80.81% | 5.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.69% | 9.43% | -2.68% |
| White | 13.01% | 8.92% | -31.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |