Explore the Family Name Leander
The meaning of Leander
Swedish, Danish, German, and Dutch: from the Latin personal name Leander, from Greek Leandros (see Leandro). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Per, Pontus, Sven.
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How common is the last name Leander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Leander" has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 29,296 and dropped to 29,878 in 2010, a mild decrease of about 1.99%. The count of individuals bearing the surname showed a slight increase of 3.29%, going from 761 in 2000 to 786 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a small decline of 3.57% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #29,878 | -1.99% |
| Count | 761 | 786 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leander
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Leander" experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White declined by 6.10% while the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant increase of 67.85%. Those identifying as Hispanic increased modestly by 17.88%, and the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a small increase of 16.24%. No changes were noted for the "Two or more races" category or the "American Indian and Alaskan Native" category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.25% | 81.93% | -6.1% |
| Black | 5.91% | 9.92% | 67.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 3.56% | 17.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 2.29% | 16.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |