Explore the Family Name Leins
The meaning of Leins
German: nickname for a quiet or slow person, from Middle High German līse, linse ‘quiet, soft, slow’. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Alfons.
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How common is the last name Leins in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leins has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 58,692 and rose to 57,781 in 2010, indicating an upward change of 1.55%. The count of people with the surname Leins also increased by almost 9%, growing from 323 people in 2000 to 352 people in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #57,781 | 1.55% |
| Count | 323 | 352 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leins
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Leins primarily identified as White. In 2000, 95.05% of Leins identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.18% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.10% in 2000 to 5.40% in 2010, representing a 74.19% change. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname Leins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 93.18% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.4% | 74.19% |
| 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% |