Explore the Family Name Lesjak
The meaning of Lesjak
Slovenian and Croatian: topographic name for a forest dweller, from dialect les ‘forest’, or a nickname for a cunning or possibly a red-haired man, from a dialect pronunciation of lisjak ‘fox’. Compare Lesiak 2.
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How common is the last name Lesjak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lesjak has seen a slight dip over the years. In 2000, it ranked 130,443, and by 2010, fell to rank 145,220, reflecting a decrease of 11.33 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 120 in 2000 to 114 in 2010, marking a 5 percent drop. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Lesjak per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #145,220 | -11.33% |
| Count | 120 | 114 | -5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesjak
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Lesjak, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it's predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.33% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this number decreased slightly to 96.49% by 2010. No significant shifts were noted in other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all reported no change from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 96.49% | -1.87% |
| 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% |