Explore the Family Name Leckey
The meaning of Leckey
Irish (northern) form of Leckie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leckey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leckey has shown a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 39,678 in 2000, the name saw an upward movement to rank 39,052 by 2010, marking a 1.58% rise in ranking. In terms of count, there were 521 individuals with this surname in 2000, rising to 564 by 2010, representing an 8.25% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname Leckey per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #39,052 | 1.58% |
| Count | 521 | 564 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leckey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Leckey also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were White (88.48%), followed by Black (7.10%), Hispanic (2.11%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.34%). By 2010, while White still made up the largest portion (85.28%), it experienced a small decline (-3.62%). The Hispanic population increased to 2.66%, marking a 26.07% change. The Black population remained almost stable at 7.09%. Notably, two or more races was recorded in the 2010 data for the first time with a percentage of 2.48%, while the count for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.48% | 85.28% | -3.62% |
| Black | 7.1% | 7.09% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.66% | 26.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |