Explore the Family Name Leonhard
The meaning of Leonhard
German and Dutch: from the ancient Germanic personal name Leonhard, composed of the elements leo ‘lion’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. Compare Lainhart.
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How common is the last name Leonhard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leonhard has seen subtle changes in popularity over a 10-year span. In the year 2000, it ranked 21,605 in terms of popularity among all surnames, and by 2010, it had slightly dipped to rank 22,618, indicating a 4.69% decrease in ranking. However, the actual count of people with the Leonhard name increased marginally from 1,125 in 2000 to 1,135 in 2010, a growth of 0.89%. The proportion of Leonhards per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.52%, from 0.42 to 0.38 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,605 | #22,618 | -4.69% |
| Count | 1,125 | 1,135 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leonhard
The Leonhard surname's ethnic identity shows more diversity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Leonhards identified as White, at 96.89%, which slightly decreased to 96.04% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander group in 2000, but they appeared in the 2010 data at 0.79%. Similarly, those who identified with two or more races grew from 0.62% to 0.88% - a 41.94% increase. Hispanics under this surname saw a 5.3% increase while Blacks witnessed a 12.9% rise. However, there was no change for the American Indian and Alaskan Native group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 96.04% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.59% | 5.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.88% | 41.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0.7% | 12.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |