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

Lenear, 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 Lenear surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lenear in America

Lenear is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lenear surname appeared 366 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 Lenear.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lenear 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 Lenear

The surname LENEAR is of English origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lænenu," meaning "a lender or usurer." The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it appears as "Walter le Lenere."

In medieval times, surnames were often adopted based on occupations or trades. The name LENEAR likely referred to an individual who was a moneylender or involved in lending activities. As the use of surnames became more widespread, the name evolved into its present form, LENEAR.

One of the earliest documented references to the LENEAR name can be found in the records of the Chancery Court of London in 1487, where a certain John LENEAR is mentioned in a property dispute. Another early record dates back to 1522, in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where the baptism of Alice LENEAR is recorded.

Over the centuries, various notable individuals have borne the LENEAR surname. One of the earliest was Sir Thomas LENEAR (1540-1615), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Captain William LENEAR (1610-1679), a seafarer and explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his voyages to the West Indies and the Americas in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, Samuel LENEAR (1720-1803) was a renowned English clockmaker and horologist, known for his intricate and highly accurate timepieces.

Moving into the 19th century, Emily LENEAR (1829-1892) was an influential writer and advocate for women's rights, who published several novels and essays promoting gender equality.

Lastly, Sir Arthur LENEAR (1865-1947) was a distinguished British diplomat and statesman who served as the Ambassador to France from 1920 to 1928.

While these are just a few examples, the LENEAR name has had a long and diverse history, spanning various professions and areas of influence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lenear

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

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

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