Explore the Family Name Leeks
The meaning of Leeks
English (northern): variant of Leake.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leeks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leeks saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,738th in frequency among all surnames but climbed to 30,043rd by 2010, marking a 5.34% rise in rank. The count or number of people bearing the Leeks surname also expanded from 688 in 2000 to 781 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 13.52%. However, its proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #30,043 | 5.34% |
| Count | 688 | 781 | 13.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leeks
From an ethnic identity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts among those with the Leeks surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy, notable changes occurred among other ethnic groups. For instance, the percentage of individuals identifying as White reduced by 13.24%, from 9.74% to 8.45%. Conversely, the Hispanic representation increased significantly by 62.43%, although it still only amounted to 3.07% of the total. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a modest increase from 2.33% to 2.56%. The Black community represented the most significant portion, making up 85.15% of the Leeks surname bearers in 2010, down slightly from 85.47% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.47% | 85.15% | -0.37% |
| White | 9.74% | 8.45% | -13.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.07% | 62.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 2.56% | 9.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |