Explore the Family Name Lessor
The meaning of Lessor
Altered form of French Lessard, reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending. History: The Lessors are descendants of Étienne (de) Lessard/Lessart from France (see Lessard).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lessor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lessor has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,500 in terms of commonality, dropping to 56,444 by 2010, which represents a -7.51% change. The number of individuals carrying the surname also slightly decreased from 371 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, marking a decline of -2.43%. This resulted in a decrease in prevalence per 100k people from 0.14 to 0.12, a drop of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #56,444 | -7.51% |
| Count | 371 | 362 | -2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lessor
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Lessor surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though this proportion decreased from 94.61% to 92.54%, indicating a -2.19% change. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased their representation from 2.43% to 2.76%, a growth of 13.58%. There were new appearances of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities, each representing 1.66% and 1.38% respectively in 2010. However, there remained no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 92.54% | -2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 2.76% | 13.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |