Explore the Family Name Leino
The meaning of Leino
Finnish: from leina, an old adjective meaning ‘gloomy, miserable’. Adopted as an ornamental name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Finns without surnames or to replace Swedish surnames in western and southern Finland (compare Laine 4). A small number of examples have also been recorded since the 18th century in the Karelian Isthmus. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Armas, Arto, Arvo, Eino, Jorma, Paavo, Pekka, Reijo, Vieno.
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How common is the last name Leino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Leino" dropped in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 43,058 with 473 individuals bearing the name, while in 2010 the rank fell slightly to 44,808 and the count increased marginally to 479. Although there was a 1.27% increase in the number of people sharing this surname, its overall popularity decreased by 4.06%. The proportion of people with the Leino surname per 100k also declined by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #44,808 | -4.06% |
| Count | 473 | 479 | 1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leino
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Leino", again drawn from data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those who identify as White make up the majority, accounting for 94.08% in 2000 and 90.19% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.13%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during this period, rising from 4.02% to 6.47%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also records 1.46% of people with the Leino surname reporting two or more races. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 90.19% | -4.13% |
| Hispanic | 4.02% | 6.47% | 60.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |