Explore the Family Name Letang
The meaning of Letang
French (Létang): topographic name from étang ‘pond’, with fused definite article l’, or a habitational name from L’Étang, the name of several places in various parts of France. This surname is also found in Haiti. History: In North America, this surname was originally also a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Mathieu Brunet dit Létang (see Brunet).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Letang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Letang increased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 77,222 in 2000, it moved up to 65,424 by 2010, marking a significant rise in popularity by 15.28%. The census also recorded an increase in the number of people bearing the Letang surname - from 231 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, which is a notable growth rate of 31.17%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw an increase of 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #65,424 | 15.28% |
| Count | 231 | 303 | 31.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Letang
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Letang, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes. In 2000, the highest percentage was recorded for individuals identifying themselves as Black (48.48%), followed by those who identified as White (36.80%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black had risen significantly to 58.09%, while there was a decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White to 31.02%. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic remained almost stable with a slight decrease of 0.92%. However, the data does not record anyone identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the category of Two or more races was reported in 2000 but disappeared in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.48% | 58.09% | 19.82% |
| White | 36.8% | 31.02% | -15.71% |
| Hispanic | 8.66% | 8.58% | -0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |