Explore the Family Name Lienhart
The meaning of Lienhart
German: variant of Lienhard. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Johann.
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How common is the last name Lienhart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lienhart has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 51,233rd, which dropped to 57,516th by 2010, indicating a -12.26% change. The actual count of individuals bearing the Lienhart surname also decreased from 382 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, marking a -7.33% change. Accordingly, the proportion of the surname per 100k people fell by -14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #57,516 | -12.26% |
| Count | 382 | 354 | -7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lienhart
From an ethnicity perspective, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lienhart surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, with little variation between 2000 and 2010 (96.07% to 96.05%). The only other notable ethnicity linked with this surname is Hispanic, which saw a decline from 2.62% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010, a -13.74% change. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities within the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 96.05% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.26% | -13.74% |
| 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% |