Explore the Family Name Leazer
The meaning of Leazer
Americanized form of German Leiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leazer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leazer has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,840th in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 34,185th, marking a change of -14.56%. The count of people with the surname also dropped from 743 to 664 in the same period, indicating a decline of -10.63%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -17.86% from 0.28 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #34,185 | -14.56% |
| Count | 743 | 664 | -10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leazer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Leazer has also shifted over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying with this surname remained White, even though its percentage declined from 86.41% in 2000 to 81.93% in 2010. The Black ethnicity saw an increase of 18.36%, growing from 11.71% in 2000 to 13.86% in 2010. Another noteworthy change was noted in the Hispanic group, which saw a substantial growth of 125.37% over the decade, albeit from a small base of 0.67% in 2000. Meanwhile, the group identifying as Two or more races also increased from 0.81% to 1.51%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.41% | 81.93% | -5.18% |
| Black | 11.71% | 13.86% | 18.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.51% | 86.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.51% | 125.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |