Explore the Family Name Leadbeater
The meaning of Leadbeater
English: variant of Ledbetter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leadbeater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leadbeater saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 68,973 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 93,513, which is a decrease of 35.58 percent. The count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 266 in 2000 to 196 in 2010, marking a reduction of 26.32 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Leadbeater per 100,000 also fell by 30 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #93,513 | -35.58% |
| Count | 266 | 196 | -26.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leadbeater
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Leadbeater has also seen some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname, about 95.49 percent, identified as White. By 2010, while still a majority, the percentage had dropped to 89.29. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 1.88 percent to 3.06 percent. Interestingly, the years 2000 to 2010 also marked the first appearances of individuals with the Leadbeater surname identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races. The proportion of Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives with this surname remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 89.29% | -6.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Black | 1.88% | 3.06% | 62.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |