Explore the Family Name Leisey
The meaning of Leisey
Altered form of Swiss German Leisy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leisey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leisey saw a significant drop between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell from 48,567 in 2000 to 64,721 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 33.26%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name decreased from 408 to 307 during this period, a reduction of about 24.75%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the data indicated a decrease from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, reflecting a 33.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #64,721 | -33.26% |
| Count | 408 | 307 | -24.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leisey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows no change for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010 for the surname Leisey. These categories remained at zero throughout the given timeframe. However, for the White category, there was a slight decrease from 98.28% in 2000 to 97.07% in 2010, signifying a 1.23% reduction. This data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Leisey surname primarily identify as white.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 97.07% | -1.23% |
| 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% |