Explore the Family Name Leifson
The meaning of Leifson
Americanized form of Norwegian Leifsen: patronymic from the personal name Leif, from Old Norse Leifr meaning ‘heir’, ‘descendant’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leifson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leifson has seen some increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Previously ranked at 89,895 in 2000, it rose to the rank of 79,075 in 2010, which is a change of 12.04%. The overall count of people with this surname also expanded during this period, growing from 191 individuals in 2000 to 241 in 2010 - an increase of 26.18%. Also, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname saw a 14.29% growth, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #79,075 | 12.04% |
| Count | 191 | 241 | 26.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leifson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Leifson surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 94.24% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and this proportion slightly increased to 95.44% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname recorded in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 95.44% | 1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |