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

Lenzy, 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 Lenzy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lenzy in America

Lenzy is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lenzy surname appeared 337 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 Lenzy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lenzy 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 Lenzy

The surname Lenzy has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "lenz," which referred to a type of coarse linen cloth. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to those involved in the linen or textile trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lenzy can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Martin de Pontoise, a medieval cartulary from the Abbey of Saint-Martin in Pontoise, France. This document, dating back to the 13th century, mentions a certain Renaud Lenzy, who was likely a resident of the area.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various French records, such as the Taille de Paris, a tax roll from the city of Paris. One notable entry is that of Jehan Lenzy, who was listed as a resident of the Saint-Jacques parish in Paris.

During the Renaissance period, the Lenzy name was associated with a prominent family from the region of Lorraine, in northeastern France. This family produced several notable individuals, including Antoine Lenzy (1510-1578), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Parliament of Metz.

In the 17th century, the Lenzy surname gained recognition in the arts, with Jean Lenzy (1615-1687), a French painter who was active in the city of Toulouse. His works, which primarily depicted religious subjects, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout France.

Another notable figure bearing the Lenzy name was Louis-Marie Lenzy (1712-1783), a French military officer who served in the Régiment de Guyenne during the French and Indian War. He played a significant role in the defense of the French colonies in North America and was recognized for his bravery and leadership.

As the name spread beyond France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 19th century, a branch of the Lenzy family settled in Germany, where they established themselves as successful merchants and industrialists. One such individual was Heinrich Lenzy (1824-1895), a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the city of Berlin.

Throughout its history, the Lenzy surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and eastern parts of the country. While the name has undergone some variations in spelling over the centuries, its distinctive sound and origins have remained intact, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lenzy

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

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

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