Explore the Family Name Leacock
The meaning of Leacock
English: 1. from the Middle English personal name Levecok, a pet form of Leve, see Leaf. 2. variant of Laycock.
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How common is the last name Leacock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leacock had a popularity rank of 28,256 in 2000 which later dropped to 30,889 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.32%. The total count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 797 in 2000 to 753 in 2010, dropping by 5.52%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 13.33% from 0.3 to 0.26 during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,256 | #30,889 | -9.32% |
| Count | 797 | 753 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leacock
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the largest ethnic identity associated with the Leacock surname in 2000 and 2010 was Black, increasing from 52.45% to 58.03%. The White ethnicity group recorded a decline of 13.18%, dropping from 39.77% in 2000 to 34.53% in 2010. For those identifying as Hispanic, there was an increase of 32.23%, from 3.01% to 3.98%. However, the number of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not significant enough to be included in the 2010 data due to privacy regulations. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 29.47%, from 4.14% to 2.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.45% | 58.03% | 10.64% |
| White | 39.77% | 34.53% | -13.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 3.98% | 32.23% |
| Two or More Races | 4.14% | 2.92% | -29.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |