Explore the Family Name Leffelman
The meaning of Leffelman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of spoons, an elaborated form of Leffel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leffelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leffelman declined in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 62,961st most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 66,164th spot, marking a decrease of 5.09%. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased during this period from 297 to 299, showing a growth rate of 0.67%. The ratio of people named Leffelman per 100k population also saw a slight drop of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #66,164 | -5.09% |
| Count | 297 | 299 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leffelman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the surname Leffelman were predominantly White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 98.65% and 100% respectively, indicating an increase of 1.37% over the decade. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 100% | 1.37% |
| 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% |