Explore the Family Name Leikam
The meaning of Leikam
Austrian German: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a worker in the linen industry, from Middle High German līn ‘linen, flax’ + kam ‘comb’.
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How common is the last name Leikam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leikam has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,497 and by 2010, it had moved to 45,026, indicating a decline of 1.19% in ranking. However, the count, which represents the number of people with this surname, climbed from 455 in 2000 to 476 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.62%. The proportion of individuals with the Leikam surname per 100,000 people dipped by 5.88% over the decade, moving from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #45,026 | -1.19% |
| Count | 455 | 476 | 4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leikam
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Leikam, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most identify as White. In 2000, 96.26% identified as White, and this figure remained relatively stable with a minuscule decrease to 96.22% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly by 25% from 3.08% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. There was no significant change for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 96.22% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 2.31% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |