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

Lezin, 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 Lezin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lezin in America

Lezin is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lezin surname appeared 140 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 Lezin.

The history of the last name Lezin

The surname LEZIN is of French origin, first appearing in the historical records of the Occitanie region in southern France during the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "lezin," meaning "shallow basin" or "small pool," likely referring to a topographic feature near where the original bearers of the name resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LEZIN can be found in the Chartrier de Clairac, a collection of medieval charters and legal documents from the town of Clairac in the Lot-et-Garonne department of France, dating back to the year 1189. The document mentions a certain "Petrus de Lezin," who was a landowner in the area.

Another notable early bearer of the LEZIN surname was Guilhem de Lezin, a minor noble who lived in the village of Puymirol, in the present-day Lot department, in the mid-13th century. He is mentioned in several local records from that era, including a land dispute settlement from 1246.

As the name spread beyond its initial localized origins, variations in spelling began to appear, such as Lesin, Lezin, and Lezine. These alternative spellings can be found in various historical documents throughout southern France, particularly in the regions of Languedoc and Gascony.

One of the most prominent individuals to bear the LEZIN surname was Jacques de Lezin (1550-1625), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Toulouse. He served as a counselor in the Parlement of Toulouse, one of the highest courts in the Kingdom of France at the time, and wrote several influential treatises on legal matters.

Another notable figure was Pierre Lezin (1625-1701), a French Jesuit priest and author who served as a missionary in New France (present-day Canada) during the latter half of the 17th century. He wrote extensively about his experiences among the indigenous populations of North America, providing valuable insights into their cultures and way of life.

In the 19th century, François Lezin (1818-1892) was a successful merchant and landowner from the village of Castelnau-de-Montmiral in the Tarn department of southern France. He played a significant role in the local economy and was known for his philanthropy, having funded the construction of a school and a church in his hometown.

While the LEZIN surname has its roots in southern France, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, as families migrated and settled in new areas over the centuries. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Occitanie region and the cultural heritage of the Occitan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lezin

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

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 Lezin 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.

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

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