Explore the Family Name Leisen
The meaning of Leisen
German: probably a topographic name from Middle High German leise ‘rut, track’, or a habitational name from a place called Leisen near Hanover.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leisen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leisen has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 72,237th most popular surname, with 251 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had declined to 78,567, with only 243 people bearing the surname, marking a drop of 3.19%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, this represented a decrease from 0.09 to 0.08, a change of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #78,567 | -8.76% |
| Count | 251 | 243 | -3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leisen
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of Leisen bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.21% to 95.47%. There were no recorded Leisens who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.47% | -1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |