Explore the Family Name Lesemann
The meaning of Lesemann
North German: habitational name for someone from a place called Leese (Lippe, Hanover).
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How common is the last name Lesemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lesemann has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 93,427th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 106,570th position, marking a decrease of 14.07%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 182 in 2000 to 167 in 2010, an 8.24% drop. This data reflects a decrease in the proportion per 100k people from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #106,570 | -14.07% |
| Count | 182 | 167 | -8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesemann
Turning to ethnicity, records from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lesemann is predominantly white. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname belonging to individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as white increased slightly from 97.80% in 2000 to 98.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 98.2% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |