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

Lening, 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 Lening surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lening in America

Lening is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lening surname appeared 103 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 Lening.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lening 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 Lening

The surname LENING is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Saxony and Bavaria, where it was associated with the occupation of a linen weaver or seller.

The name LENING is derived from the Old High German word "linin," which means "linen." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the linen trade or the production of linen fabrics.

Historical records from the 16th century mention individuals with the surname LENING in various parts of Germany. One notable example is Johann LENING, born in 1542 in Nuremberg, who was a renowned linen merchant and trader.

In the 17th century, the LENING surname appeared in the records of the town of Weißenburg, located in present-day Bavaria. A prominent figure from this period was Hans LENING, a skilled linen weaver born in 1612, whose exceptional craftsmanship brought acclaim to the town's linen industry.

The 18th century saw the migration of some LENING families to other parts of Europe and beyond. In 1745, a family by the name of LENING settled in the Dutch city of Leiden, where they continued their involvement in the linen trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LENING surname outside of Germany can be found in the British archives from the late 18th century. In 1789, a man named Wilhelm LENING, originally from Hannover, Germany, settled in London and established a successful linen import business.

As the centuries progressed, the LENING surname spread across various regions, and its bearers pursued diverse professions beyond the linen industry. Notable individuals include Friedrich LENING (1801-1878), a German philosopher and writer, and Heinrich LENING (1858-1932), a renowned German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin.

Throughout its history, the surname LENING has maintained a strong association with its roots in the linen trade, even as its bearers ventured into other fields. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its underlying connection to the linen industry remains an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lening

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

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

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