Explore the Family Name Leenhouts
The meaning of Leenhouts
Dutch: from Middle Dutch leenhouder ‘vassal, feudaltenant’. Compare Leeman 1. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Pieter, Willem.
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How common is the last name Leenhouts in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leenhouts saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 78,326 in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 83,226, marking a change of -6.26 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 227 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, a reduction of about 0.44 percent. However, the proportion of people with the Leenhouts surname per 100k remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #83,226 | -6.26% |
| Count | 227 | 226 | -0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leenhouts
The ethnicity distribution of the Leenhouts surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 98.68 percent of individuals with the surname identified as White, which dropped slightly to 96.02 percent in 2010, denoting a 2.70 percent decrease. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the Leenhouts surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 96.02% | -2.7% |
| 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% |