Explore the Family Name Leichliter
The meaning of Leichliter
Americanized form of South German Lechleiter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leichliter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leichliter experienced a slight decrease in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, the name ranked as the 39,240th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 41,579th place, representing a change of -5.96%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a marginal decrease, dropping from 528 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, a change of -0.95%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Leichliter per 100k population dipped by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #41,579 | -5.96% |
| Count | 528 | 523 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leichliter
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with the surname Leichliter identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 98.11% to 97.51% over the decade. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a noticeable increase, going up by 21.05% from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. While the 2000 census reported no Leichliters identifying as Two or more races, by 2010, this group represented 1.34% of all Leichliters. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 97.51% | -0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.15% | 21.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |