Explore the Family Name Leiby
The meaning of Leiby
Swiss German: probably from a pet form of Leib 2.
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How common is the last name Leiby in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leiby has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Leiby was the 16,230th most popular surname in the United States, with 1,636 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 17,537, and the count had decreased to 1,605 - a change of -8.05% in rank and -1.89% in count. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 residents also fell from 0.61 to 0.54, marking an 11.48% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,230 | #17,537 | -8.05% |
| Count | 1,636 | 1,605 | -1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.54 | -11.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leiby
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Leiby identify as White, although there have been small shifts in the ethnicity proportions from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White dropped slightly from 97.07% in 2000 to 96.14% in 2010. The percentage of Leibys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased slightly during this period, from 0.98% to 0.87%. However, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 0.86% to 1.5%. The proportion of Leibys identifying with two or more races also increased, going from 0.79% to 1%. No Leibys identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 96.14% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.5% | 74.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1% | 26.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 0.87% | -11.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |