Explore the Family Name Leeth
The meaning of Leeth
Scottish: variant of Leith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leeth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leeth saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,388 in popularity among all surnames in the U.S., with 1,292 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 21,660, with a reduced count of 1,203. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 14.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,388 | #21,660 | -11.72% |
| Count | 1,292 | 1,203 | -6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leeth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Leeth also underwent changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no significant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with this surname during both years. Individuals who identified as white made up the majority of those with the surname Leeth, although this percentage decreased slightly from 84.06% in 2000 to 81.80% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 46.77%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose by 36.21%. Additionally, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, from 11.30% in 2000 to 12.05% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.06% | 81.8% | -2.69% |
| Black | 11.3% | 12.05% | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 4.74% | 36.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.91% | 46.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |