Explore the Family Name Lessar
The meaning of Lessar
Americanized form of Slovenian Lesar. Compare Lesser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lessar in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lessar has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 122,534 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 123,064, a change of -0.43%. Despite this shift in ranking, the count of individuals with the Lessar surname increased from 130 in 2000 to 140 in 2010, indicating a growth of 7.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #123,064 | -0.43% |
| Count | 130 | 140 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lessar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Lessar surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no Lessar individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Between these two years, the percentage of Lessar individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.46% to 97.14%, a change of -1.34%. There was no reported change in those identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 97.14% | -1.34% |
| 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% |