Explore the Family Name Leatham
The meaning of Leatham
English (Yorkshire): variant of Latham.
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How common is the last name Leatham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leatham has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 22,745th place in 2000 to 22,260th place in 2010, marking a 2.13% increase. The total count of individuals with the Leatham surname also grew by about 9.87% in this time period, jumping from 1,054 in 2000 to 1,158 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.39 both years, indicating that while the surname has grown in absolute numbers, it has maintained its relative popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,745 | #22,260 | 2.13% |
| Count | 1,054 | 1,158 | 9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leatham
The ethnicity distribution of those bearing the Leatham surname has changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with the surname is White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 91.84% in 2000 to 88.69% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identities, Hispanic and Black, saw small increases over the decade, rising by 4.33% and 6.81% respectively. The proportion identifying as two or more races increased substantially by 353.95%, albeit from a low base of 0.76%. Finally, there were no records of individuals with the Leatham surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these groups made up 0.43% and 0.60% of the Leathams respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.84% | 88.69% | -3.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 3.45% | 353.95% |
| Black | 3.23% | 3.45% | 6.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 3.37% | 4.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |