Explore the Family Name Lescher
The meaning of Lescher
German: probably an occupational name for a mediator or arbitrator, or possibly for a fireman, from Middle High German leschære ‘extinguisher’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Klaus, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Lescher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lescher has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 61,058 in terms of popularity and had a count of 308. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 76,533, with a count of only 251. This represents a decline of around 25.34% in ranking and an 18.51% drop in total count. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #76,533 | -25.34% |
| Count | 308 | 251 | -18.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lescher
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lescher, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 97.08% in 2000 to 94.02% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races did increase slightly, as did those identifying as Hispanic, but the precise numbers were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 94.02% | -3.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |