Explore the Family Name Leonhart
The meaning of Leonhart
German and Dutch: variant of Leonhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leonhart in the United States?
The popularity of the Leonhart surname has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,263rd in popularity with a count of 544 individuals, equating to 0.2 people per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 40,554th with 539 individuals representing a proportion of 0.18 per 100,000, indicating a drop in popularity by approximately 6% and a reduction in count by nearly 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #40,554 | -5.99% |
| Count | 544 | 539 | -0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leonhart
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Leonhart surname identify as White, with little change between 2000 and 2010 (96.14% and 96.66% respectively). The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.92% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of Leonharts identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of about 33%, dropping from 1.65% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, with a minor increase from 1.10% to 1.11%. There were no Leonharts who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 96.66% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.11% | -32.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.11% | 0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |