Explore the Family Name Legleiter
The meaning of Legleiter
German: altered form of South German Lechleiter. It originates from Russia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Florian.
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How common is the last name Legleiter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Legleiter has seen a slight decline over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 65,298th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 284 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 70,833 and the count had slightly declined to 276 individuals. This represented a decrease of 8.48% in rank and 2.82% in count over the ten-year period. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also reduced from 0.11 to 0.09, marking an 18.18% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #70,833 | -8.48% |
| Count | 284 | 276 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Legleiter
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Legleiter. In 2000, the majority of them, about 97.89%, identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 95.65%. Notably, there was no record of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from zero in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010. There were still no individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 95.65% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |