Explore the Family Name Lesnick
The meaning of Lesnick
1. Americanized form of Polish Leśnik or Slovak Lesník ‘forester’ (see Lesnik). 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Lesnik or Lešnik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lesnick in the United States?
The Lesnick surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 32,652 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 40,082, marking a decline of approximately 22.76 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Lesnick surname also decreased during this period, going from 663 to 547, representing a 17.5 percent drop. As a result, the proportion of people named Lesnick per 100,000 dropped by 24 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #40,082 | -22.76% |
| Count | 663 | 547 | -17.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.19 | -24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesnick
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lesnick, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identifying as Lesnick were White, accounting for 95.48 percent in 2000 and 95.25 percent in 2010, showing a slight decrease over the decade. The presence of Lesnick among Asian/Pacific Islanders declined by about 19.12 percent, from 1.36 percent to 1.10 percent. However, the surname has seen growth among those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 37.74 percent from 1.06 percent to 1.46 percent. There was also a slight increase in the Hispanic population, from 1.96 percent to 2.19 percent. The data showed no identified Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Lesnick surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 95.25% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.19% | 11.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.46% | 37.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 1.1% | -19.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |