Explore the Family Name Lezak
The meaning of Lezak
Americanized form of Polish Lesak.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lezak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lezak declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Lezak ranked 67,113 in terms of popularity with a count of 275 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank slipped to 78,316 with only 244 individuals identified with the surname Lezak. This represents a drop in rank by 16.69 percent and a decrease in the count by 11.27 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20 percent over the same ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #78,316 | -16.69% |
| Count | 275 | 244 | -11.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lezak
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lezak also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.64 percent of those with the surname Lezak identified as White, while 1.82 percent identified as Asian or Pacific Islander. However, the 2010 census did not report any individuals with the surname identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander but revealed that 2.05 percent identified with two or more races, and 4.10 percent identified as Hispanic. There was no change reported for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.59 percent, suggesting a slight diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lezak over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 92.21% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |