Explore the Family Name Leiding
The meaning of Leiding
German: 1. from Leiting, a patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Laitho. 2. variant of Leidig. 3. habitational name from any of several places called Leiding (Lower Saxony) or Leidingen (Saarland).
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How common is the last name Leiding in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Leiding" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,274th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 74,608th, representing a 12.58% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, from 279 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, marking a 7.17% decline. The proportion of people named Leiding per 100,000 population also fell by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #74,608 | -12.58% |
| Count | 279 | 259 | -7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leiding
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Leiding" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage declined slightly from 96.77% to 95.37%. During the same period, the percentage of people with this surname identifying with two or more races increased from 2.15% to 2.70%, indicating a 25.58% rise. There were no individuals with the Leiding surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.37% | -1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 2.7% | 25.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |