Explore the Family Name Lezotte
The meaning of Lezotte
Altered form of French Lizotte. History: Bearers of the surname Lezotte are descendants of Guillaume Lizot from France (see Lizotte).
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How common is the last name Lezotte in the United States?
The surname Lezotte saw a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,134th in popularity and increased its standing to 41,501st by 2010, reflecting a 1.5% change. The count of individuals carrying the Lezotte surname also rose from 485 in 2000 to 524 ten years later, an increase of 8.04%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #41,501 | 1.5% |
| Count | 485 | 524 | 8.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lezotte
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Lezotte, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 95.88 in 2000 dropping slightly to 94.85 in 2010. There was a small percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, at 3.09 in 2000, which reduced marginally to 2.86 in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year. A new addition in 2010 saw less than one percent of individuals with the Lezotte surname identifying as having two or more racial identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 94.85% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 2.86% | -7.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |