Explore the Family Name Leaphart
The meaning of Leaphart
Americanized form of German Liebhart. Compare Lephart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leaphart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leaphart slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,466th in terms of frequency with 912 individuals carrying the name, representing a proportion of 0.34 per 100,000 people. By the 2010 census, the rank had slipped to 25,954, even though the count had increased to 946; this represented a smaller proportion of 0.32 per 100,000 people. Overall, this represents a popularity decrease of 1.92% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,466 | #25,954 | -1.92% |
| Count | 912 | 946 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leaphart
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse mix for those bearing the surname Leaphart. In 2000, the majority identified as White (57.02%) or Black (40.35%). A very small portion identified as Hispanic (1.10%) or as belonging to two or more races (1.21%). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there were shifts in these proportions: the percentage of Whites declined to 52.96%, while the proportion of Black individuals increased to 42.60%. The percentage of Hispanics rose to 1.59%, and those identifying as two or more races increased significantly to 2.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.02% | 52.96% | -7.12% |
| Black | 40.35% | 42.6% | 5.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.54% | 109.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.59% | 44.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |