Explore the Family Name Lessin
The meaning of Lessin
German: possibly a variant of Lessing.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lessin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lessin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lessin was ranked as the 72,466th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 76,533rd place, representing a drop of 5.61%. Despite the drop in popularity rank, the actual count of individuals with the Lessin surname increased slightly, from 250 people in 2000 to 251 people in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #76,533 | -5.61% |
| Count | 250 | 251 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lessin
Regarding ethnic identity, the Lessin surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.2% of Lessins identified as White, however, that number fell somewhat to 95.62% by 2010. No Lessins reported being Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This information suggests that the Lessin surname has a strong correlation with White ethnicity in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 95.62% | -1.63% |
| 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% |