Explore the Family Name Leinwand

The meaning of Leinwand

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for someone who made or sold linen, from German Leinwand ‘linen’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isidor.

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How common is the last name Leinwand in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leinwand saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 90,252 to 94,730, representing a change of -4.96%. However, despite this drop, the count for individuals bearing this name showed a small increase, growing from 190 to 193, marking a 1.58% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.

20002010Change
Rank#90,252#94,730-4.96%
Count1901931.58%
Proportion per 100k0.070.070%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leinwand

Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Leinwand surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to those identifying as White. In 2000, 99.47% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 98.45% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native showed no significant representation among individuals with the Leinwand surname in both 2000 and 2010. There were also no recorded individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races during these years.

20002010Change
White99.47%98.45%-1.03%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%