Explore the Family Name Leneave
The meaning of Leneave
Probably an altered form of French Lenève: relationship name from regional le nève ‘the nephew’ (see Neve 5). This surname was brought to the US from England.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leneave in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leneave saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 62,775 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 65,964, reflecting a decrease of 5.08%. The count of individuals bearing the Leneave surname marginally increased from 298 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.67%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decline from 0.11 to 0.1, or -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #65,964 | -5.08% |
| Count | 298 | 300 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leneave
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Leneave surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minuscule increase of 0.01% over the decade. According to the census, the number of individuals identifying as having two or more races also increased significantly, rising by 19.05% from 1.68 to 2.00. No one with the Leneave surname in either year identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 98% | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2% | 19.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |