Explore the Family Name Leray
The meaning of Leray
French: topographic name for someone who lived by a spring or rushing stream, a variant of Ray, with fused masculine definite article le; or a habitational name from Le Ray, the name of several places in various parts of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Christophe. Irish Fitzroy.
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How common is the last name Leray in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leray saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname and this rank fell to 65,066 by 2010, representing a decrease of 11.42 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 325 to 305 over this period, a drop of 6.15 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname reduced from 0.12 to 0.1, marking a decline of 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #65,066 | -11.42% |
| Count | 325 | 305 | -6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leray
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leray, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, those identifying as two or more races increased from 3.69 percent to 4.92 percent. White individuals made up the majority of the Leray surname bearers, but their percentage slightly decreased from 84.92 percent to 83.93 percent. Over these ten years, the Hispanic population within the Leray surname group rose from 2.46 percent to 2.95 percent. However, the Black population showed a small decrease, falling from 8.31 percent to 7.54 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.92% | 83.93% | -1.17% |
| Black | 8.31% | 7.54% | -9.27% |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 4.92% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 2.95% | 19.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |