Explore the Family Name Leicht
The meaning of Leicht
German and Dutch: nickname from Middle High German līht, Middle Dutch līcht ‘light(weight), nimble, quick’, probably applied to a busy and active person, or to someone frivolous.
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How common is the last name Leicht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Leicht' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked at 17,334 and by 2010 it had slipped to 17,775 - a decrease of 2.54%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Leicht surname increased by 4.86% during this period, going from 1,503 to 1,576. However, when looked at proportionally per 100,000 people, there was a marginal reduction of 5.36%, indicating that while more people bear the surname, its overall prevalence compared to other surnames has decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,334 | #17,775 | -2.54% |
| Count | 1,503 | 1,576 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.53 | -5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leicht
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the Leicht surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The biggest increase was seen within those identifying as two or more races - rising by 75% during this decade. Similarly, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the Leicht surname saw an increase of 21.28%. Even though the Hispanic category also witnessed an uptick of 9.83%, the predominant ethnicity remains White, accounting for 96.47% in 2000 and 95.49% in 2010. It should be noted that there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 95.49% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.9% | 9.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.4% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.57% | 21.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |