Explore the Family Name Leas
The meaning of Leas
1. English: variant of Lees 2. 2. Possibly a shortened and altered form of Scottish and Irish McLeish. 3. Americanized form of German Lasch.
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How common is the last name Leas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leas has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Leas was ranked as the 18,667th most popular surname in the United States with 1,360 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 21,068th position, with 1,247 people carrying the surname, marking a decline of 8.31%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 16% from 0.5 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,667 | #21,068 | -12.86% |
| Count | 1,360 | 1,247 | -8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.42 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Leas surname has evolved slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.34% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping to 92.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics with the surname, rising by 51.3% and 39.44% respectively. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also saw an uptick from 1.03% to 1.2%, while no change was reported among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 92.14% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.97% | 39.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.54% | 2.33% | 51.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.2% | 16.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |