Explore the Family Name Leitzell
The meaning of Leitzell
Americanized form of German Leitzel. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leitzell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leitzell has seen slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leitzell was ranked 77,472nd most popular surname, while in 2010 it rose slightly to a rank of 77,012. The number of people with this surname also increased by about 8.26% from 230 in 2000 to 249 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the surname Leitzell per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #77,012 | 0.59% |
| Count | 230 | 249 | 8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leitzell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Leitzell. In 2000, nearly all (99.57%) identified as white, but by 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 97.59%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during these years. However, there may be some data suppression in place for privacy reasons, which could limit the complete disclosure of these figures.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.57% | 97.59% | -1.99% |
| 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% |