Explore the Family Name Leman
The meaning of Leman
1. English: variant of Leaman. 2. Flemish: status name for a feudal tenant or vassal, Dutch leenman. This surname is found in Belgium and France (mainly Nord). Compare Dutch Leeman 1. 3. Polish: from German Lehmann. 4. Americanized form of German Lehmann.
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How common is the last name Leman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leman saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 19,263 with around 1,302 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 19,152 with an increase of 8.91%, bringing the total count to 1,418. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady over the decade at 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,263 | #19,152 | 0.58% |
| Count | 1,302 | 1,418 | 8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Leman surname identify as White, with 91.71% in 2000 and 90.34% in 2010. However, there were significant increases in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 1.61% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased from 2.00% to 2.82% during the same period. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.38% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed minor changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.71% | 90.34% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.82% | 41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 2.75% | 70.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 1.55% | -34.87% |
| Black | 1.31% | 1.41% | 7.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 1.13% | 13% |