Explore the Family Name Leinberger
The meaning of Leinberger
German: 1. topographic name derived from Middle High German līn ‘flax’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’ + the suffix -er for an inhabitant. 2. perhaps also an altered form of Leinburger, a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Leinburg in Holstein and Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Lothar, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leinberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leinberger has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,120th in popularity; however, by 2010, it advanced to 45,412th place, indicating a growth of 3.62%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 424 to 471 during this period, signifying an 11.08% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Leinberger per 100k remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #45,412 | 3.62% |
| Count | 424 | 471 | 11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leinberger
When considering the ethnicity tied to the surname Leinberger, there have been some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.69% of Leinbergers identified as White, but this dropped slightly to 88.75% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group increased notably from 4.72% to 7.01%, marking a 48.52% change. Additionally, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation was at 1.18% in 2000, this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. A new ethnic identity emerged within this surname group as 1.06% identified as being of two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. Lastly, while there were no individuals of Black ethnicity or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage reported in 2000, the latter saw a presence of 2.55% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 88.75% | -4.25% |
| Hispanic | 4.72% | 7.01% | 48.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |