Explore the Family Name Lettner
The meaning of Lettner
German: occupational name for a potter derived from Middle High German lette ‘clay, loam, clayey soil’ or, alternatively, a topographic name for someone living near or on clay soil.
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How common is the last name Lettner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lettner showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lettner was ranked 89,549th in terms of popularity and had been associated with 192 individuals. By 2010, the surname moved up to 88,685th in rank and was used by 209 individuals, marking an approximate 9% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #88,685 | 0.96% |
| Count | 192 | 209 | 8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lettner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lettner also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 91.15 percent to 88.52 percent over the decade, while those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 3.65 percent to 6.22 percent. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.15% | 88.52% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.65% | 6.22% | 70.41% |
| 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% |