Explore the Family Name Lezon
The meaning of Lezon
Polish: probably a nickname for someone with a shuffling gait, from lezon ‘shuffler’, a derivative of leźć ‘to shuffle’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krystyna, Leszek, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Lezon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, popularity of the surname Lezon has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,236 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 78,316 - a decrease of 25.84%. Correspondingly, the count (number of individuals with this surname) also fell from 301 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, representing an 18.94% drop. The proportion per 100k people similarly decreased by 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #78,316 | -25.84% |
| Count | 301 | 244 | -18.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lezon
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lezon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, with a slight increase in the percentage from 95.02% in 2000 to 95.49% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.66% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. This represents a significant rise of 97.59%. The category of two or more races was represented in 2000 at 2.99%, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 95.49% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.28% | 97.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |