Explore the Family Name Lestina
The meaning of Lestina
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lestina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lestina has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473rd most popular and by 2010 it moved up to the 70,208th position, showing an upward change of 0.38%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 259 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.72%. On the other hand, the proportion per 100,000 showed a minor decrease of 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #70,208 | 0.38% |
| Count | 259 | 279 | 7.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lestina
In terms of ethnic identity, the Lestina surname predominantly aligns with White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.84% of the bearers identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.77% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. However, there was an introduction of the name within the Asian/Pacific Islander community in 2010, standing at 1.79%, as compared to none in 2000. No change was observed for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.84% | 96.77% | -2.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |