Explore the Family Name Leisner
The meaning of Leisner
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places in East Prussia and elsewhere in Central Europe, called Leissen in German, or from Leissenau near Colditz in eastern Germany.
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How common is the last name Leisner in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leisner has seen some fluctuation in recent years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,395 with a count of 542 individuals. However, by 2010 the rank had dropped to 43,885 and the count decreased to 491. This represents a -14.3% change in rank and -9.41% change in count over a decade. The proportion of individuals with the Leisner surname per 100k also fell by -15.0%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #43,885 | -14.3% |
| Count | 542 | 491 | -9.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leisner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Leisner, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained largely stable between 2000 and 2010. In both census years, the vast majority of individuals with the Leisner surname identified as White, at 95.76% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.93% in 2010. There was a small percentage (2.21%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. The census data also showed a new emergence in 2010, with 1.43% identifying as Hispanic. No individuals with the Leisner surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.93% | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |