Explore the Family Name Lesner
The meaning of Lesner
German: variant of Lessner, a habitational name for someone from any of various places in eastern Germany called Lessen, all named with Slavic les ‘forest’.
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How common is the last name Lesner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lesner has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lesner was ranked 53,904th in popularity, but fell to the 56,710th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.21%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 359 to 360 during that same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.13 to 0.12, indicating a decrease of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #56,710 | -5.21% |
| Count | 359 | 360 | 0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesner
In terms of ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Lesner surname are of White ethnic identity. This group made up 96.66% of all Lesners in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.56% in 2010. The Hispanic population within this surname saw an increase of 42.56% over this decade, growing from 1.95% to 2.78%. There were no recorded Lesners of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.56% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.78% | 42.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |