Explore the Family Name Lechleiter
The meaning of Lechleiter
South German: topographic name from Middle High German lēhen ‘to hold land as a feudal tenant’ + līte ‘mountain slope’. See also Lechner, compare Lechliter, Leckliter, Leichliter, Lichliter, and Lickliter. History: Johann Conrad Lechleiter arrived from Germany to PA in 1741. His surname was also recorded as Leichleider and Leichleiter (these forms are not found in Germany), while his descendants also bear the surnames Lechliter, Leckliter, Leichleiter, Leichliter, Lichliter, Lichlyter, Licklider, and Lickliter.
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How common is the last name Lechleiter in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lechleiter has seen a decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lechleiter ranked 76,946 in terms of popularity but slipped to 92,719 by 2010, marking a drop of 20.5%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 232 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, representing a decrease of 14.66%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the Lechleiter name per 100,000 people fell by 22.22% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #92,719 | -20.5% |
| Count | 232 | 198 | -14.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lechleiter
The ethnic identity associated with the Lechleiter surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the Lechleiter surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 97.41% in 2000 to 96.46% in 2010, indicating a minor shift of -0.98% in the ethnicity associated with the surname Lechleiter.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.46% | -0.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |