Explore the Family Name Leitgeb
The meaning of Leitgeb
South German: occupational name for someone who owned or worked in a tavern, Middle High German lītgebe, from līt ‘punch’ (the drink, a kind of spiced fruit wine) + gebe ‘giver, pourer’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leitgeb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Leitgeb" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317 and by 2010, it had dropped to 73,911, reflecting a 9.8% decrease. The count of people with this surname also diminished slightly from 274 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, indicating a 4.38% drop. The proportion of people with the surname "Leitgeb" per 100k population decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #73,911 | -9.8% |
| Count | 274 | 262 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leitgeb
Concerning ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all individuals with the surname "Leitgeb" identified as White in both years. In 2000, the percentage stood at 99.64% but saw a slight decrease to 97.71% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic individuals, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.64% | 97.71% | -1.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |