Explore the Family Name Leiphart
The meaning of Leiphart
Americanized form of German Liebhart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leiphart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leiphart has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Leiphart held the rank of 37,881 which dropped to 41,501 by 2010 indicating a decrease of around 9.56%. Concurrently, the count of people with the Leiphart surname fell from 551 to 524, marking a reduction of roughly 4.9%. The proportion of individuals named Leiphart per 100,000 people also declined by 10%, dropping from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #41,501 | -9.56% |
| Count | 551 | 524 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leiphart
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leiphart, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.64% of Leipharts identified as White, a number that slightly increased to 98.09% by 2010. There was a small percentage (1.09%) that identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, however, this group appeared to disappear by 2010. A minimal 0.91% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 but there were no representatives from this ethnicity a decade later. The surname did not have any Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 98.09% | 0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |