Explore the Family Name Leeder
The meaning of Leeder
English (Norfolk): variant of Leader 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leeder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leeder indicated a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank moved up from 25,775th to 25,659th, showing an increase of 0.45%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.13%, growing from 897 in 2000 to 961 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people named Leeder per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #25,659 | 0.45% |
| Count | 897 | 961 | 7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leeder
Regarding ethnicity, information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifting trends between 2000 and 2010 for individuals with the surname Leeder. Those identifying as White decreased from 94.54% in 2000 to 91.78% in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced significant growth from 2.90% to 5.31%. The number of individuals identifying as Black slightly decreased, from 0.89% to 0.73%. There was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within the Leeder surname group, moving from no reported individuals in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 91.78% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 5.31% | 83.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0.89% | 0.73% | -17.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |