Explore the Family Name Leaton
The meaning of Leaton
English: variant of Leighton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leaton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leaton has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,060 but fell to 64,891 in 2010, a drop of 58.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 501 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, representing a notable decrease of 38.92%. Proportionally, the number of Leatons per 100,000 people declined by nearly half from 0.19 to 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #64,891 | -58.04% |
| Count | 501 | 306 | -38.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.1 | -47.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leaton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Leaton surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 86.03% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 83.01% in 2010. The percentage of Leatons identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 9.38% in 2000 to 13.07% in 2010, a change of 39.34%. The presence of two or more races among Leatons decreased slightly by 2%, from 2.00% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. The data shows no Leatons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to 0 in 2010 from 1.20% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.03% | 83.01% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 9.38% | 13.07% | 39.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.96% | -2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |