Explore the Family Name Leisy
The meaning of Leisy
Americanized form of Swiss German Leisi: probably a cognate of German Leis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leisy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leisy saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 56,687th in 2000, it dropped to 67,318th by 2010, a decline of nearly 19%. In terms of raw count, there were 337 individuals with the Leisy surname in 2000, which decreased to 293 by 2010, marking a 13% drop. The proportion of the Leisy surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.12 to 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #67,318 | -18.75% |
| Count | 337 | 293 | -13.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leisy
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Leisy surname identified as White, with 96.14% in 2000 and 95.90% in 2010. Those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 15.54%, from 1.48% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable decrease in the number of Hispanic individuals with the Leisy surname, going from 2.08% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Leisy surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 95.9% | -0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.71% | 15.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |