Explore the Family Name Leitzel
The meaning of Leitzel
German: from a pet form of Leitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leitzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leitzel has seen a slight dip in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, it ranked 26,125 in popularity and by 2010 had slipped to 27,411, a change of -4.92%. The number of people carrying the Leitzel surname also marginally decreased from 881 in 2000 to 880 in 2010, representing a -0.11% change. Consequently, the proportion of the name bearers per 100k population also witnessed a decline of -9.09% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #27,411 | -4.92% |
| Count | 881 | 880 | -0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leitzel
The ethnic identity attached to the surname Leitzel has experienced some variations as well. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the bearers of the surname identified as White, but this percentage fell slightly from 99.09% in 2000 to 97.61% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The category of Two or More Races saw a drop as well, going from 0.68% in 2000 to non-existent by 2010. Notably, the 2010 census marked the emergence of a small percentage (1.70%) of individuals with the Leitzel surname identifying as Hispanic. The surname did not register any individuals identifying as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.09% | 97.61% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |