Explore the Family Name Leadbetter
The meaning of Leadbetter
English: variant of Ledbetter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leadbetter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leadbetter has seen slight changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 19,313 but slipped down slightly to 19,341 in 2010, a negligible shift of -0.14%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased from 1,298 in 2000 to 1,399 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.78%. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease from 0.48 to 0.47, translating into a change of -2.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,313 | #19,341 | -0.14% |
| Count | 1,298 | 1,399 | 7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.47 | -2.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leadbetter
When it comes to the ethnicity of those carrying the Leadbetter surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some movement across various ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White remained relatively stable with a slight decrease from 91.91% to 91.28%, a change of -0.69%. The group identifying as Black also decreased from 5.86% to 4.86%, marking a drop of -17.06%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.39% to 1.86%, a rise of 33.81%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races grew significantly from 0.62% to 1.50%, experiencing an impressive growth of 141.94%. The groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.91% | 91.28% | -0.69% |
| Black | 5.86% | 4.86% | -17.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.86% | 33.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.5% | 141.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |