Explore the Family Name Lessman
The meaning of Lessman
Americanized form of German Lessmann: variant of Lesser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lessman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lessman has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Lessman surname ranked 26,239 while in 2010, it climbed to 22,689, marking a 13.53% change in rank position. The count of people with the Lessman surname also grew from 876 in 2000 to 1,130 in 2010, which is an increase of 29%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also rose by 18.75%, making it more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #22,689 | 13.53% |
| Count | 876 | 1,130 | 29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.38 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lessman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveal shifts in the composition of the Lessman surname bearers. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity in 2000, but by 2010, there were individuals identifying as Black. The percentage of those with White ethnicity slightly decreased from 95.78% to 94.78% over the decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population carrying this surname saw a modest increase of 18.56%. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more races jumped from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group who carried this surname disappeared by 2010 as indicated by the data suppression (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 94.78% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.3% | 18.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.68% | 147.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |