Explore the Family Name Letscher
The meaning of Letscher
German: habitational name for someone from Letsch, near Bensberg, Rhineland, or various other places such as Letsche, Letschin, Letschow, etc. Compare Letcher.
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How common is the last name Letscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Letscher has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 91,004 among all surnames but rose to 82,613 by 2010, representing a 9.22% change in rank. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased by 21.28%, from 188 in 2000 to 228 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw an increase of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #82,613 | 9.22% |
| Count | 188 | 228 | 21.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Letscher
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Letscher surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight increase of 0.94% in the percentage of people identifying as White, from 92.55% to 93.42%. Over the same period, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic decreased by 17.61%, dropping from 4.26% to 3.51%. There were no reported individuals with the Letscher surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.55% | 93.42% | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 3.51% | -17.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |