Explore the Family Name Leathem
The meaning of Leathem
1. Irish (northern): variant of Latham. 2. Irish: variant of Lydon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leathem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leathem has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 55,609, while it dropped to 60,347 in 2010, marking an 8.52% decline. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased by 3.19%, from 345 in 2000 to 334 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 15.38% from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #60,347 | -8.52% |
| Count | 345 | 334 | -3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leathem
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Leathem. There was no record of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 126.90% from 1.45% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010. The majority ethnic identity remained White, though it saw a small decrease from 93.62% in 2000 to 91.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname slightly increased from 4.06% to 4.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 91.32% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 4.06% | 4.19% | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 3.29% | 126.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |