2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lescallett
A variant spelling of a French occupational surname for someone who made escaliers (staircases).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Lescallett. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lescallett surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Lescallett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lescallett, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lescallett
The surname LESCALLETT is believed to have originated in northern France during the medieval period, likely in the region of Normandy. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "escalette" meaning "little ladder" or "small staircase." This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a small staircase or ladder, possibly as a means of livelihood or occupation.
One of the earliest known references to the name LESCALLETT can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Rouen, where a certain Pierre LESCALLETT is mentioned as a merchant dealing in textiles and other goods. This record provides evidence that the name was in use by at least the 1200s in the Normandy region.
In the 14th century, a family by the name of LESCALLETT is recorded as having owned a small estate near the town of Caen, which was known for its intricate stone staircases and architectural details. This lends further credence to the theory that the name may have originated from an association with staircases or ladders.
During the 15th century, a notable figure named Jacques LESCALLETT (c. 1420-1489) was a skilled stonemason and architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and abbeys in the Normandy region. His contributions to the local architecture of the time likely helped to cement the LESCALLETT name's association with building and construction trades.
In the 16th century, a woman named Marie LESCALLETT (c. 1530-1602) gained recognition as a talented embroiderer and needleworker, creating intricate tapestries and altar cloths for various churches and noble households in northern France. Her work showcased the skill and artistry of the LESCALLETT family during this period.
Another prominent figure with the LESCALLETT surname was Henri LESCALLETT (c. 1565-1638), a respected lawyer and scholar who served as a judge in the Parlement of Rouen. His legal expertise and contributions to the judicial system of the time helped to further establish the family's reputation and standing in the community.
As the centuries passed, the LESCALLETT name continued to spread throughout France and eventually to other parts of Europe and beyond, with various spellings and variations emerging over time. While the name may have lost some of its direct association with staircases and ladders, its origins in the craftsmanship and trades of medieval Normandy remain an intriguing part of its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lescallett
Among Census respondents with the surname Lescallett, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lescallett bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lescallett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.7% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lescallett
Lescallett appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,274 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 7,274 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lescallett surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #146,495 | 4.7% |
| Count | 106 | 114 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lescallett bearers went from 106 to 114 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 7,274 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #146,495.
FAQ
Lescallett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lescallett?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Lescallett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Lescallett?
Lescallett ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Lescallett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lescallett.
Has Lescallett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lescallett went from 106 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 8 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Lescallett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lescallett, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (4.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lescallett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lescallett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.7%), Hispanic (4.4%), Two or More Races (4.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lescallett (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lescallett mean?
A variant spelling of a French occupational surname for someone who made escaliers (staircases). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lescallett (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lescallett?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Lescallett on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.