Explore the Family Name Leichty
The meaning of Leichty
Americanized form of Swiss German Liechti. History: This is one of the variants of the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, originally spelled Liechti and among the Mennonites in the US also established in the forms Lichti, Lichty, and Liechty.
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How common is the last name Leichty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leichty has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It dropped in rank from 35,666 in 2000 to 37,955 in 2010, a change of -6.42. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 596 in 2000 to 585 in 2010, which is a decline of -1.85. This resulted in a reduction of the proportion per 100k from 0.22 to 0.2, representing a decrease of -9.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #37,955 | -6.42% |
| Count | 596 | 585 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leichty
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Leichty. In 2000, nearly all individuals with this surname (98.49%) identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 96.24%. Additionally, in 2010, some individuals with the surname Leichty began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.20%) and Two or more races (1.71%). There was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 96.24% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |