Explore the Family Name Leidy
The meaning of Leidy
Americanized form of German Leidig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leidy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leidy experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Leidy was ranked 19,059th in terms of popularity, with 1,321 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 21,307, with only 1,230 individuals carrying the surname. This represents a change of -11.79% in rank and -6.89% in count. The proportion of people named Leidy per 100,000 also decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,059 | #21,307 | -11.79% |
| Count | 1,321 | 1,230 | -6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.42 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leidy
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of Leidys are of White descent, making up 93.90% of the population in 2010, a slight decrease from 95.31% in 2000. While Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained steady at 1.14%, those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.98% to 1.30%. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic population, which rose from 1.82% to 3.01%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Leidy surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 93.9% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.01% | 65.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.3% | 32.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |