Explore the Family Name Lesso

The meaning of Lesso

1. Slovak (Leššo): unexplained. 2. Hispanic: unexplained.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Lesso in the United States?

Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname ‘Lesso’ has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, its rank improved to 60,790th, an increase of 5.58%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 289 to 331 during that period, a growth rate of 14.53%. However, it's worth noting that the proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.11.

20002010Change
Rank#64,385#60,7905.58%
Count28933114.53%
Proportion per 100k0.110.110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesso

In terms of ethnicity, information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a notable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname ‘Lesso’. In 2000, 57.79% of individuals with this surname identified as White, while 39.45% identified as Hispanic. By 2010, there was a 12.7% decrease in those identifying as White, dropping to 50.45%, and an 18.71% increase amongst those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 46.83%. The remainder were either American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.73% in 2000) or suppressed data for privacy. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.

20002010Change
White57.79%50.45%-12.7%
Hispanic39.45%46.83%18.71%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native1.73%0%0%