Explore the Family Name Leicher
The meaning of Leicher
German: occupational name for a fairground entertainer, from Middle High German leich ‘dance, melody’. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leicher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leicher saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,958th most common name, but by 2010, its rank slipped to 116,201, a drop of 45.33%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 221 to 150, signifying a 32.13% reduction. Accordingly, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the surname Leicher dropped from 0.08 to 0.05 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #116,201 | -45.33% |
| Count | 221 | 150 | -32.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leicher
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Leicher identified as White in both years, with a slight increase from 92.31% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 4.52% to 3.33% over the decade. No Leicher individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 95.33% | 3.27% |
| Two or More Races | 4.52% | 3.33% | -26.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |