Explore the Family Name Leimer
The meaning of Leimer
German: 1. occupational name for a worker with clay, from an agent derivative of Middle High German leim ‘clay’. 2. habitational name for someone from any of several places called Leimen in the Palatinate and Baden.
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How common is the last name Leimer in the United States?
The surname "Leimer" has seen a shift in its popularity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 40,833 and dropped to 46,647 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 14.24%. The count also reduced from 504 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, marking a 9.52% decline. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 21.05%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #46,647 | -14.24% |
| Count | 504 | 456 | -9.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leimer
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname "Leimer" has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. An overwhelming majority identified as White, although the proportion decreased from 96.43% to 92.76%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose slightly from 0 to 1.54%, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased significantly from 1.39% to 2.85%. Hispanic representation also saw an increase from 1.59% to 2.41%. No Leimers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 92.76% | -3.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.85% | 105.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.41% | 51.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |