Explore the Family Name Leahey
The meaning of Leahey
Irish: variant of Leahy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leahey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leahey saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 20,960 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 22,707, marking an 8.33% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,169 in 2000 to 1,129 in 2010, which is a reduction of 3.42%. The proportion per 100k people of this surname also followed the downward trend, going from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, translating to an 11.63% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,960 | #22,707 | -8.33% |
| Count | 1,169 | 1,129 | -3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leahey
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leahey. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White at 96.66%, but this percentage fell to 93.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 0.68% to 1.95%. Also, there was growth in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, moving from 1.20% to 2.13%. There was a negligible rise in those identifying as Black, increasing from 0.94% to 1.06%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.59% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 93.27% | -3.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.13% | 77.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.95% | 186.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0.94% | 1.06% | 12.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |