Explore the Family Name Leaming
The meaning of Leaming
English: variant of Leeming.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leaming in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leaming has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 35,153 to 35,764. However, the count of individuals with the surname has increased by 3.46%, from 607 to 628 during the same period. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people has decreased by 8.7% signaling that it's less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,153 | #35,764 | -1.74% |
| Count | 607 | 628 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leaming
The ethnic identity associated with the Leaming surname has also evolved over the years according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, the majority of individuals identified as White (92.68%), a slight decrease from 94.07% in 2000. During the same period, there was an emergence of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, which did not exist in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by almost half, from 2.64% to 1.43%. The Hispanic representation remained stable with a minor decrease from 2.14% to 2.07%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 92.68% | -1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.07% | -3.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 1.43% | -45.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |