Explore the Family Name Leedham
The meaning of Leedham
English: 1. habitational name from Leadenham (Lincolnshire), which is recorded as Ledenham in 1178. The placename derives from an Old English personal name Lēoda + Old English hām ‘village, homestead’. 2. sometimes a variant of Leatham (itself a variant of Latham). 3. possibly also an altered pronunciation of one of the variants of Leighton or Laughton.
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How common is the last name Leedham in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leedham has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leedham was ranked 69,428 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 68,770. This represents a growth rate of approximately 0.95%. The number of people with this surname also increased, moving from 264 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, an increase of 8.33%. The proportion of people named Leedham per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #68,770 | 0.95% |
| Count | 264 | 286 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leedham
Regarding the ethnic identity connected to the surname Leedham, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.83% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure slightly dropped to 91.26% by 2010. An increase was observed in the percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, which rose from 1.89% to 3.50% over the decade. A new emergence of Hispanic identification was noted in 2010, accounting for 3.15% of those with the Leedham surname. There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 91.26% | -4.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 3.5% | 85.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |