Explore the Family Name Leard
The meaning of Leard
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Laird.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leard in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leard has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leard ranked 23,128 in popularity and had 1,031 recorded instances. By 2010, it had risen to a rank of 22,113 with a count of 1,170, marking a growth of 4.39% in rank and 13.48% in count. The proportion of Leard per 100k also saw an increase of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,128 | #22,113 | 4.39% |
| Count | 1,031 | 1,170 | 13.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.4 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Leard diversified slightly between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (88.55%), followed by Hispanic (4.17%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.04%), Two or more races (2.13%), Black (1.65%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.45%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (85.81%), there were notable changes in other categories. The Black category saw a significant increase of 112.12%, Hispanic identification grew by 12.71%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identification rose by 17.16%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.55% | 85.81% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 4.7% | 12.71% |
| Black | 1.65% | 3.5% | 112.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.04% | 2.39% | 17.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 2.14% | 0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 1.45% | 0% |