2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leturgez
A locational surname referring to someone from Lethurgez, a place in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Leturgez. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leturgez 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Leturgez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leturgez, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leturgez
The surname LETURGEZ has its origins in France, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "leturgier," meaning a person who reads or recites liturgy or religious texts. The name may have originally referred to a church clerk or a lay reader in a religious setting.
In the early days, the name was found predominantly in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Brittany. Records from the 16th and 17th centuries show variations in spelling, such as LETURGIER, LETURGIE, and LETURGER, before settling into the form LETURGEZ.
One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the parish records of Saint-Jean-de-Caen, Normandy, where a certain Jean LETURGEZ was recorded as a resident in 1587. Another notable mention is in the baptismal records of the church of Saint-Martin-de-Cambrai, where a child named Marie LETURGEZ was baptized in 1623.
In the 18th century, a man named Pierre LETURGEZ (1702-1778) gained recognition as a master glassmaker and artisan in the city of Rouen. His skills were highly regarded, and he contributed to the creation of stained glass windows for several churches and cathedrals in the region.
During the 19th century, the LETURGEZ name made its way across the Atlantic to the United States and Canada, with several immigrants bearing this surname settling in various parts of North America. One notable figure was Émile LETURGEZ (1832-1912), a French-born artist and painter who established himself in Montreal, Canada, and became known for his landscapes and portraiture.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Léon LETURGEZ (1876-1946), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the department of Eure-et-Loir. He was actively involved in debates on agricultural policies and rural development during his time in office.
In the field of literature, the name LETURGEZ is associated with Edmond LETURGEZ (1855-1924), a French novelist and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring rural life and the themes of nature and spirituality. His collection of poems, "Les Chants de la Terre," published in 1892, received critical acclaim.
Overall, the surname LETURGEZ has a rich history rooted in the religious and cultural traditions of northern France, with various notable individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leturgez
Among Census respondents with the surname Leturgez, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Leturgez 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 Leturgez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 100
- Black or African American3.7% · 4
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leturgez
Leturgez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,613 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,497 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 15,613 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 7,497 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 Leturgez 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 | #158,432 | #150,935 | 4.7% |
| Count | 102 | 108 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leturgez bearers went from 102 to 108 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 7,497 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,935.
FAQ
Leturgez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leturgez?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Leturgez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Leturgez?
Leturgez ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Leturgez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Leturgez.
Has Leturgez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leturgez went from 102 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Leturgez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leturgez, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Leturgez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leturgez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Black (3.7%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Leturgez (2000, 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 Leturgez mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from Lethurgez, a place in France. 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 Leturgez (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 many people have the surname Leturgez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.