Explore the Family Name Lettow
The meaning of Lettow
German: variant of Lettau. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lettow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lettow experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 66,073 most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 66,754 spot in 2010, marking a 1.03% drop. However, the count or the number of individuals with this surname increased from 280 to 296, showing a growth of 5.71%. The proportion per 100,000 also remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #66,754 | -1.03% |
| Count | 280 | 296 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lettow
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lettow. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.93% to 96.62%. There was a minor appearance of diversity in 2010, with 2.03% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.93% | 96.62% | -2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |