Explore the Family Name Leffert
The meaning of Leffert
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Liubhart, composed of the elements liob ‘dear’ + hart ‘strong’. This surname has apparently died out in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leffert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leffert saw a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Leffert was ranked 38,263rd most popular name and dropped to 38,691st in 2010, representing a decline of 1.12%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Leffert surname increased by 4.96% over the same period, growing from 544 to 571. The proportion per 100,000 population also saw a decrease from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a drop of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #38,691 | -1.12% |
| Count | 544 | 571 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leffert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Leffert surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.24% identified as White, increasing to 98.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.29% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Lefferts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 98.25% | 1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |