Explore the Family Name Lexa
The meaning of Lexa
Czech, Slovak, and German: from a shortened form of the personal name Alexandr (Czech), Alexander (Slovak and German). As a surname of German origin it is also found in France (Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Michel.
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How common is the last name Lexa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lexa showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lexa ranked 62,236th in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to rank 60,347th, marking a 3.04% change. The count of people bearing the surname also grew from 301 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, a rise of around 10.96%. Interestingly, the proportion of the surname per 100K remained consistent at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #60,347 | 3.04% |
| Count | 301 | 334 | 10.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lexa
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Lexa identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 96.68% and 95.81% respectively, showing a negligible decrease of 0.90%. The data for 2010 shows a new entry in Hispanic ethnicity at 2.99%, whereas the categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 95.81% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| 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% |