Explore the Family Name Leisure
The meaning of Leisure
Americanized form of French Lesueur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leisure in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Leisure" has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked the 17,014th most popular name in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 17,229th position, marking a decrease of 1.26%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased modestly by about 6.82%, from 1,539 in 2000 to 1,644 in 2010. It's important to note that the proportion of Leisure per 100,000 people dwindled slightly during this period from 0.57 to 0.56, representing a minor decline of 1.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,014 | #17,229 | -1.26% |
| Count | 1,539 | 1,644 | 6.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leisure
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Leisure" also underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was a 13.10% decrease in association with the surname. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 69.85%, whereas the White population with this surname decreased slightly by 1.61%. The Hispanic group identifying with "Leisure" surged impressively by 119.59%. Meanwhile, the Black population associated with this name dropped by 6.41%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant decline of 32.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.79% | 91.3% | -1.61% |
| Black | 3.12% | 2.92% | -6.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.31% | 69.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.13% | 119.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.73% | -13.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0.61% | -32.97% |