Explore the Family Name Leinenbach
The meaning of Leinenbach
German: probably a topographic name from a creek so named, a variant of Leinbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leinenbach in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leinenbach saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Leinenbach ranked 57,985th and by 2010 it had moved up to rank 57,101st. This represents a change of 1.52%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period by 8.84%, from 328 individuals in 2000 to 357 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #57,101 | 1.52% |
| Count | 328 | 357 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leinenbach
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Leinenbach identify as White. In 2000, 97.56% identified as White which decreased slightly to 96.08% in 2010. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.83% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 96.08% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.96% | 7.1% |
| 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% |