Explore the Family Name Lethco
The meaning of Lethco
Perhaps an altered form of Lithgow. This name occurs chiefly in TN.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lethco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lethco has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped from 55,481st place in 2000 to 56,836th in 2010, marking a decrease of about 2.44%. However, the actual frequency count of the surname increased by approximately 3.76%, from 346 instances in 2000 to 359 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, decreased by 7.69% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #56,836 | -2.44% |
| Count | 346 | 359 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lethco
In reference to ethnic identity, the Lethco surname is largely associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This ethnic group accounted for 97.69% of individuals with the Lethco surname in 2000, and the percentage slightly increased to 97.77% in 2010. No significant changes were observed within other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. It's noteworthy that the percentages for these ethnic identities remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.77% | 0.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |