Explore the Family Name Leitao
The meaning of Leitao
Portuguese (Leitão): metonymic occupational name for a keeper of pigs, or a nickname meaning ‘piglet’, from leitão ‘(suckling) pig’. Some characteristic forenames: Manuel, Carlos, Jose, Adelino, Francisco, Pedro, Acacio, Adriana, Amancio, Arcenio, Augusto, Dimas. Portuguese Joaquim, Vasco, Conceicao, Marcio, Pinto.
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How common is the last name Leitao in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leitao has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 41,382 in terms of frequency and increased to rank 37,288 by 2010, representing a positive change of almost 10 percent. The number of people bearing this name also rose from 496 in 2000 to 598 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 20.56 percent. Its proportion per 100,000 inhabitants also saw a slight increment of 11.11 percent from 0.18 to 0.2 between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #37,288 | 9.89% |
| Count | 496 | 598 | 20.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leitao
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that Leitao is predominantly a White surname, with the percentage increasing slightly from 82.06 in 2000 to 88.29 in 2010. The next highest representation is from those identifying as Black, albeit decreasing slightly from 3.83 percent to 3.68 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander population using this surname showed a significant growth of 66.30 percent, climbing from 1.81 percent to 3.01 percent. Hispanics also saw a modest increase from 2.42 percent to 2.84 percent. However, individuals identifying as two or more races seemingly stopped using the surname altogether as the percentage dropped to zero from 9.88 percent in 2000. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.06% | 88.29% | 7.59% |
| Black | 3.83% | 3.68% | -3.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 3.01% | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.84% | 17.36% |
| Two or More Races | 9.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |