Explore the Family Name Lettau
The meaning of Lettau
German: habitational name from a place so named in former East Prussia (Slavic Lettow) or from Lettow in Bohemia. Some characteristic forenames: German Ulrich, Bernhard, Hans, Heinz, Katharina, Klaus, Kurt, Markus.
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How common is the last name Lettau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lettau has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 52,289 in 2000 to 50,659 in 2010, marking a change of 3.12%. In terms of count, there were 373 individuals with the surname Lettau in 2000, which increased to 412 by 2010 - a surge of 10.46%. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.14 throughout this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #50,659 | 3.12% |
| Count | 373 | 412 | 10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lettau
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Lettau also saw some changes during this period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.05% of the people with this surname identified as White, but this figure decreased to 94.17% by 2010. Hispanic representation among the Lettaus grew by 50.93%, albeit from a small base of 1.61% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010. There was also a new emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races, accounting for 2.43% of the Lettaus in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained negligible or nonexistent in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 94.17% | -2.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.43% | 50.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |