Explore the Family Name Leistikow
The meaning of Leistikow
German: habitational name from either of two names so named in Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Leistikow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leistikow showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,047th most popular, while by 2010, it had slipped to 56,444th, marking a 6.4% drop. The number of individuals bearing the surname also diminished slightly during this period, going from 366 to 362, a reduction of 1.09%. Meanwhile, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #56,444 | -6.4% |
| Count | 366 | 362 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leistikow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Leistikow has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.81% of the bearers identified as White, which increased to 95.58% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.46% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010, a decrease of nearly 44%. Notably, there were no reported bearers of the name who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, in 2010, 1.38% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that was not represented in 2000. There was also a drop in those identifying as two or more races, from 1.91% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 95.58% | 0.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 1.38% | -43.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |