Explore the Family Name Leidigh
The meaning of Leidigh
Americanized form of German Leidig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leidigh in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the last name Leidigh has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, it was ranked 103,193 in terms of prevalence and this rank fell to 111,988 by 2010, marking an 8.52% decrease. Additionally, the actual count of individuals with the surname also dropped slightly from 161 in 2000 to 157 in 2010, representing a 2.48% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #111,988 | -8.52% |
| Count | 161 | 157 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leidigh
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Leidigh, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insights. Throughout both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, there was a slight increase in individuals of two or more ethnicities with the surname, moving from 0 in 2000 to 3.18 in 2010. This surname remains predominantly associated with White individuals, though there was a small decrease from 95.03 in 2000 to 94.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 94.27% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |