Explore the Family Name Leather
The meaning of Leather
English (mainly Lancashire and Yorkshire): metonymic occupational name for a leatherworker or seller of leather goods, from Middle English lether, Old English lether ‘leather’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leather in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Leather" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 42,529th most common surname and was carried by about 480 individuals, or roughly 0.18 people per 100,000. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 47,429th and was held by approximately 447 individuals, or about 0.15 people per 100,000. This marks an 11.52% decrease in rank and a 6.88% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #47,429 | -11.52% |
| Count | 480 | 447 | -6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leather
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Leather", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes as well. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of bearers of the surname were white (94.17%). A small percentage identified as black (3.54%), while no bearers of the name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of white bearers had decreased slightly to 91.28%, while the percentage of black bearers also decreased to 3.13%. Interestingly, for the first time, bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic appeared, making up 1.34% and 2.46% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also emerged at 1.79%. Meanwhile, there was still no representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 91.28% | -3.07% |
| Black | 3.54% | 3.13% | -11.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |