Explore the Family Name Leavenworth
The meaning of Leavenworth
English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, possibly Leavenheath in Suffolk.
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How common is the last name Leavenworth in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Leavenworth" shows a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 38,890th in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 41,579th. This represents a -6.91% change during that period. The count of people who bear this surname also dropped by -2.06%, going from 534 individuals in 2000 to 523 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10.0%, from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #41,579 | -6.91% |
| Count | 534 | 523 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leavenworth
In terms of ethnic identity, the Leavenworth surname has seen several changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased by 42.55%, rising from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. There was a significant rise in the group identifying as two or more races, increasing by 90.08% from 1.31% to 2.49%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Whites decreased by -3.12%, decreasing from 95.13% to 92.16%. Hispanic representation saw a major surge of 129.33%, from 1.50% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 92.16% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.44% | 129.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.49% | 90.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 1.34% | 42.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |