Explore the Family Name Lescault
The meaning of Lescault
French: variant of Lescot, an ethnic name from Old French l’Escot ‘the Scotsman’. Some characteristic forenames: French Jean Marc, Cecile, Eloi, Pierre, Rejean.
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How common is the last name Lescault in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lescault has shown a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 71,143 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 67,747 - an upward shift of 4.77%. The total count of people with this surname also increased during this decade, from 256 individuals in 2000 to 291 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 13.67%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Lescault per 100,000 people also rose by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #67,747 | 4.77% |
| Count | 256 | 291 | 13.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lescault
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in 2000, 98.05% of individuals with the Lescault surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 94.85%, a change of -3.26%. Over the same period, there were no recorded Lescaults who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, in 2010 there was a small percentage (2.41%) of individuals with the surname Lescault who identified with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 94.85% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |