Explore the Family Name Lesuer
The meaning of Lesuer
Altered form of French Lesueur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lesuer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lesuer surname has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name sat at rank 51,119 but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 62,045, reflecting a change of -21.37%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 383 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, marking a drop of -15.67%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decline of -21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #62,045 | -21.37% |
| Count | 383 | 323 | -15.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lesuer
The ethnicity tied to the Lesuer surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, maintaining a steady proportion at 80.16% in 2000 and a slight increase to 80.19% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Black from 12.01% to 13.00%, and also an increase in those claiming two or more races from 2.35% to 2.79%. However, there was a slight decrease in those of Hispanic identity, falling from 3.92% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.16% | 80.19% | 0.04% |
| Black | 12.01% | 13% | 8.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 3.41% | -13.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 2.79% | 18.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |