Explore the Family Name Leppla
The meaning of Leppla
German (Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Gunter, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leppla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Leppla has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,471 in popularity, and by 2010, the rank had dropped to 51,610, indicating a 4.32% decrease. However, this did not reflect a significant drop in the count of people with this surname. The census recorded 399 individuals named Leppla in 2000, which increased marginally to 403 by 2010, marking a 1% growth. Even though the proportion of people with the surname per 100k fell by 6.67%, it's clear that the surname Leppla maintained a consistent presence within the U.S. population during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #51,610 | -4.32% |
| Count | 399 | 403 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leppla
The decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leppla. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 97.49% and 96.28% respectively, showing a slight decrease of 1.24%. Interestingly, the data from 2010 indicates some diversity emerging within this group, with 1.24% identifying with two or more races. No Leppla individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two years based on the available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 96.28% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |