Explore the Family Name Leiterman
The meaning of Leiterman
Americanized form of German Leitermann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: elaborated form of Leiter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leiterman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leiterman has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,895th in terms of prevalence, but dropped to 49,999th by 2010, marking an 11.37% change. The count of people with this surname also declined from 450 to 419 over the same period, a decrease of 6.89%. The proportion of individuals with the Leiterman surname per 100,000 people also fell by 17.65%, from 0.17 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #49,999 | -11.37% |
| Count | 450 | 419 | -6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leiterman
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been shifts within the Leiterman surname bearers. Those identifying as White have slightly decreased from 93.33% in 2000 to 89.74% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 50.45% during the same time frame. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight dip from 1.78% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. Moreover, the representation from those identifying as two or more races showed a significant surge, increasing by 133.08% from 1.33% to 3.10%. No changes were reported for the ethnic identities Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 89.74% | -3.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 5.01% | 50.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 3.1% | 133.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 1.67% | -6.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |