Explore the Family Name Lehigh
The meaning of Lehigh
Irish: variant of Leahy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lehigh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lehigh has seen a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,153rd in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the 32,865th spot, representing a change of 6.51 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Lehigh surname also grew during this period, from 607 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, an increase of nearly 15 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,153 | #32,865 | 6.51% |
| Count | 607 | 698 | 14.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lehigh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lehigh also showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of individuals identifying as White and bearing the Lehigh surname slightly decreased from 97.86% in 2000 to 96.56% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2000, but these ethnic identities have since emerged within the population of Lehigh surname bearers, making up 0.72% and 0.86% respectively in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation also appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.29% of people with the Lehigh surname. There were no changes reported for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 96.56% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |