Explore the Family Name Leadford
The meaning of Leadford
English: variant of Ledford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leadford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leadford has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 66,476 but by 2010, it had fallen to the 69,996th position. This indicates a negative change of 5.3 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Leadford surname increased slightly from 278 to 280, reflecting a growth of 0.72 percent. However, when evaluated per 100,000 people, the proportion of Leadfords decreased by 10 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #69,996 | -5.3% |
| Count | 278 | 280 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leadford
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leadford, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority identify as White. Nevertheless, there has been a notable shift from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White declined by about 5.12 percent, dropping from 89.21 percent to 84.64 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase from 1.80 percent to 5.00 percent, marking a 177.78 percent change. Additionally, the proportions of Leadfords identifying as Hispanic and Black also rose by 19.17 percent and 41.67 percent respectively. No Leadfords identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.21% | 84.64% | -5.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 5% | 177.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.29% | 19.17% |
| Black | 2.52% | 3.57% | 41.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |