Explore the Family Name Lesslie
The meaning of Lesslie
Scottish: variant of Leslie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lesslie in the United States?
The surname Lesslie, based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473rd most popular, but by 2010, its rank had fallen slightly to 72,771st, representing a modest drop of 3.26%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 259 to 267 during the same period, a growth of around 3.09%. The proportion of people named Lesslie per 100,000 decreased by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #72,771 | -3.26% |
| Count | 259 | 267 | 3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesslie
In terms of ethnic identity, also drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Lesslie surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 89.96% in 2000 to 92.51% in 2010. During this time, there were no identified changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander community. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 3.37% of the Lesslies. Unfortunately, those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero by 2010 from 2.32% and 2.70% respectively in 2000. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, falling by 35.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.96% | 92.51% | 2.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Black | 3.47% | 2.25% | -35.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |