Explore the Family Name Leetch
The meaning of Leetch
English: variant of Leach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leetch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Leetch" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,350 and by 2010, it dropped to 48,800, marking a change of approximately -10.03%. During the same period, the count of individuals with the last name "Leetch" decreased from 457 to 432, signifying a decrease of around -5.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a reduction of -11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #48,800 | -10.03% |
| Count | 457 | 432 | -5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leetch
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Leetch," the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identifies as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.40% in 2000 to 92.82% in 2010. The Hispanic population bearing this surname showed growth during this decade, increasing by 76.14% from 1.97% to 3.47%. Interestingly, the data for 2010 also shows that 1.39% identified with two or more races and 1.62% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories that were not represented in the 2000 Census. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations remained at 0% for both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 92.82% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.47% | 76.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |