Explore the Family Name Lewerenz
The meaning of Lewerenz
North German: from a personal name derived from Laurentius (see Lawrence). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lutz.
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How common is the last name Lewerenz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lewerenz has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 65,298th in 2000, it slipped to 65,782nd by 2010, representing a 0.74% decrease. However, the total count of people with this surname grew slightly from 284 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, indicating an increase of approximately 6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #65,782 | -0.74% |
| Count | 284 | 301 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewerenz
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Lewerenz identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of Lewerenz's identified as White, with only a minor decrease of 0.07% over the decade. The proportion identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly from 2.11% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010, a reduction of 21.33%. Notably, the census reported a small emergence of Lewerenz's identifying with two or more races in 2010, whereas there were none in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 95.35% | -0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 1.66% | -21.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |