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

Lench, 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 Lench surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lench in America

Lench is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lench surname appeared 161 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 Lench.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lench 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 Lench

The surname LENCH is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lenc," meaning a ridge or hillside. This surname likely originated in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, where the name was associated with individuals residing near such geographical features.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the LENCH surname can be found in the Worcestershire County Records from the 13th century, where a Robert de Lench is listed as a landowner in the village of Lench. The name also appears in the Gloucestershire Subsidy Rolls of 1327, referencing a John atte Lench.

The LENCH surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Lenche, Lench, Lynche, and Linch. These variations were common during the Middle Ages due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and dialect differences.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the LENCH surname was Sir John Lench (c. 1510-1589), a member of the English gentry and landowner in Worcestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire in 1555 and played a role in the local administration during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent individual with the LENCH surname was Thomas Lench (1594-1662), an English clergyman and theologian. He served as the Rector of Lechlade, Gloucestershire, and was known for his work in the Church of England during the turbulent times of the English Civil War.

During the 17th century, the LENCH surname gained recognition through the works of William Lench (1612-1677), an English poet and author. He published several collections of poems, including "The Paradyse of Daynty Deuises," which gained him recognition among literary circles of his time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Benjamin Lench (1736-1811), a successful merchant and landowner from Worcestershire. He played an instrumental role in the local economy and was a prominent figure in the community.

The 19th century saw the rise of John Lench (1810-1892), a renowned horticulturist and nurseryman from Worcestershire. He introduced several new varieties of fruit trees and was widely respected for his contributions to the field of horticulture.

While the LENCH surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and continues to be found in various countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lench

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

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 Lench 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 Lench 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 Lench was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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