Explore the Family Name Leiper
The meaning of Leiper
1. Scottish: variant of Leeper 1. 2. North German: habitational name for someone from a place called Leip in East Prussia (now Poland), or perhaps a variant of Leiber. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Leiper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leiper has seen a decrease in popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, the Leiper surname was ranked 60,557 and by 2010 it had fallen to rank 68,345. This represents a decline of approximately 12.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 311 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a drop of 7.4%. Furthermore, the proportion of the population per 100,000 with the surname Leiper fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #68,345 | -12.86% |
| Count | 311 | 288 | -7.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leiper
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Leiper identify as White. In 2000, about 95.5% of individuals with this surname identified as White, falling slightly to 94.44% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, rising from 3.22% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010, which is a change of 29.5%. However, there were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 94.44% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.22% | 4.17% | 29.5% |
| 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% |