Find out how popular the last name Lenarz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lenarz.

Lenarz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lenarz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lenarz in America

Lenarz is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lenarz surname appeared 304 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lenarz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lenarz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lenarz

The surname Lenarz is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the medieval German word "Lener," which referred to a person who held land or property on a leasehold basis. This name likely evolved from the occupational designation for someone who worked as a leaseholder or tenant farmer.

In the early days, the name was primarily found in various regions of present-day Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. Historical records show variations in the spelling, including Lener, Lenner, and Lennartz, reflecting regional dialects and the evolution of the language over time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Lenarz can be found in a 1387 document from the town of Cologne, which mentions a certain "Heinrich Lener." This document suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Lenarz surname appears in several church records and official registries across various German states. Notably, a Johann Lenarz is recorded as a landowner in the village of Hohenfelde, near Nuremberg, in 1548.

As the surname spread beyond its initial geographic origins, it was occasionally associated with specific place names. For instance, in the 18th century, there was a prominent family known as the Lenarz von Westheim, named after the town of Westheim in Bavaria.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Lenarz have made notable contributions in various fields. One such example is Wilhelm Lenarz (1875-1938), a German architect who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin during the early 20th century. Another notable figure is Hans Lenarz (1903-1987), a German engineer and inventor who held numerous patents for innovative industrial machinery.

In the realm of arts and culture, the name Lenarz is associated with figures like Gerhard Lenarz (1924-2005), a renowned German sculptor and painter known for his abstract works. Additionally, Erich Lenarz (1905-1983) was a respected writer and journalist who covered major events such as World War II and the Nuremberg trials.

Beyond Germany, the Lenarz surname has also been documented in other European countries, particularly in areas with historical German settlements or influences. For instance, there are records of individuals with the name Lenarz in parts of Austria, Switzerland, and even as far as Russia, where German immigrants settled during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lenarz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lenarz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lenarz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lenarz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lenarz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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