Explore the Family Name Lezcano
The meaning of Lezcano
Basque: Castilianized form of Lezkano, itself a variant of Lazkano (see Lazcano). Compare Lescano. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Luis, Fernando, Pedro, Manuel, Ricardo, Sergio, Teofilo, Amado, Ana, Ana Luisa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lezcano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lezcano has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 25098 in 2000 to 20541 in 2010, marking an increase of 18.16%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with the surname Lezcano grew by 39.27%, from 927 in 2000 to 1291 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100k population also rose by 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #20,541 | 18.16% |
| Count | 927 | 1,291 | 39.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.44 | 29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lezcano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lezcano surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname increased slightly from 89.32% in 2000 to 91.63% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as White, with a change from 9.82% in 2000 to 7.51% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.46%) of individuals with the Lezcano surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.32% | 91.63% | 2.59% |
| White | 9.82% | 7.51% | -23.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |