Explore the Family Name Lestrange
The meaning of Lestrange
1. Irish and English: variant of Strange 1 with fused Old French definite article le. 2. Irish: in Ireland, adopted for Mac Conchoigchríche ‘son of Cúchoigcriche’, a personal name meaning ‘hound of the borderland’. Lestrange was adopted for Mac Conchoigchríche probably due to the presence of a prominent family of Lestrange, of similar meaning, who settled in the counties of Westmeath and Offaly in the 16th century.
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How common is the last name Lestrange in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lestrange has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 49,471 in terms of most common surnames and rose to 49,177 by 2010, indicating a modest increase of 0.59%. The count of people carrying the Lestrange surname also increased from 399 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, showing a 7.27% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #49,177 | 0.59% |
| Count | 399 | 428 | 7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lestrange
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lestrange exhibited some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of bearers of the name are White, with this group comprising 95.99% in 2000 and then slightly decreasing to 94.16% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 87.20%, rising from 1.25% to 2.34%. Additionally, there was a small emergence within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which accounted for 1.87% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 30.35%. The Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained constant with no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.16% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.34% | 87.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.4% | -30.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |