Explore the Family Name Letsch
The meaning of Letsch
1. South German and Swiss German: nickname for someone with a large, drooping lower lip, or a slouching gait, cognate with the Swabian dialect word lätsch ‘flabby, drooping, slouching’. 2. German: habitational name from Letsch, near Bensberg, Rhineland, or from any of various other similarly named places (see Letscher).
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How common is the last name Letsch in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Letsch has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,544th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped to 64,054th place, representing a decline of 11.31%. The total number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 331 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.04%. Its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 8.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #64,054 | -11.31% |
| Count | 331 | 311 | -6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Letsch
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Letsch, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity, with 96.98% in 2000 and 96.46% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw an increase, from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010, showing a growth of 27.81%. No Letsch identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. This suggests that the Letsch surname maintains a strong association with White ethnicity while experiencing modest increases in multiracial identification.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 96.46% | -0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.93% | 27.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |