Explore the Family Name Lesiak
The meaning of Lesiak
1. Polish: from dialect lesiak ‘forester’. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Lesjak. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Grzegorz, Jerzy, Leszek.
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How common is the last name Lesiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lesiak has seen a slight fluctuation over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 38,706 in popularity and rose to 39,164 by 2010, marking a minor decrease of 1.18%. However, the count of individuals with this surname experienced a small increase from 537 in 2000 to 562 in 2010, a growth rate of 4.66%. The proportion of people named Lesiak per 100k dropped by 5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #39,164 | -1.18% |
| Count | 537 | 562 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesiak
The ethnic identity associated with the name Lesiak is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 96.46% of Lesiaks identified as White, increasing slightly to 97.15% in 2010. The census also shows a small percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.3% to 1.6% over the decade. Conversely, those who identified as two or more races in 2000 (2.05%) significantly decreased by 2010. The census recorded no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for the years considered.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 97.15% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.6% | 23.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |