Explore the Family Name Leota
The meaning of Leota
Samoan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leota in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leota has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leota ranked 55,481 in popularity, but by 2010 it moved up to rank 46,219, indicating an increase of 16.69%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname grew from 346 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, marking a surge of 33.24%. The proportion of people named Leota per 100k also rose by 23.08% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #46,219 | 16.69% |
| Count | 346 | 461 | 33.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leota
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Leota. The highest proportion identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander, seeing a slight growth from 70.81% in 2000 to 70.93% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 8.67% in 2000 to 13.23% in 2010. However, those identifying as White experienced a decrease from 16.18% in 2000 to 10.41% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also grew from 3.18% to 5.42%. There were no recorded changes in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 70.81% | 70.93% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 8.67% | 13.23% | 52.6% |
| White | 16.18% | 10.41% | -35.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 5.42% | 70.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |