Explore the Family Name Leoni
The meaning of Leoni
Italian (Leóni): patronymic or plural form of Leone. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Orlando, Gino, Mario, Ricardo, Roberto, Alfredo, Armando, Carmine, Dante, Enrico, Francesca, Giovanni, Leno, Reno, Rocco, Romolo. French Gaston, Luc, Serge. Spanish Juan, Lourdes, Rodolfo.
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How common is the last name Leoni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leoni has seen slight fluctuations in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,723 in terms of popularity but dropped to the 23,472nd position by 2010, a decline of 3.3%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals bearing the name increased slightly from 1,055 in 2000 to 1,083 by 2010, marking a growth rate of approximately 2.65%. The proportion per 100k people, however, decreased by 5.13% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,723 | #23,472 | -3.3% |
| Count | 1,055 | 1,083 | 2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leoni
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Leoni identified as White, making up 89.20% of the population in 2010, albeit showing a marginal decrease from 90.62% in 2000. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.12% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also climbed from 6.92% to 7.76% over the decade. However, there was a decline among those identifying with two or more races, from 0.85% to 0.65%. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.62% | 89.2% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 6.92% | 7.76% | 12.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 2.12% | 72.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.65% | -23.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |