Explore the Family Name Leisinger
The meaning of Leisinger
South German: habitational name for someone from Leising (see Leising).
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How common is the last name Leisinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leisinger saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,567 in terms of popularity but dropped to 54,055 by 2010, marking an 11.3% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 408 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, a reduction of 6.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Leisinger per 100,000 individuals decreased from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #54,055 | -11.3% |
| Count | 408 | 382 | -6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leisinger
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leisinger between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.08% of the individuals with this surname were identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 96.60% by 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both these years. The surname saw a new introduction of the Hispanic ethnicity by 2010 with a proportion of 1.57%. However, the representation of two or more races decreased from 2.7% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 96.6% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |