Explore the Family Name Leseman
The meaning of Leseman
1. Dutch: occupational name for a teacher, a variant of Lesmeister. 2. Americanized form of German Lesemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leseman in the United States?
The name Leseman, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 68,569th and then dropped to 81,181st position by 2010, marking an overall change of -18.39%. The count of individuals with the surname also experienced a decline of 13.06% during this decade, reducing from 268 to 233. Moreover, the proportion of people named Leseman per 100,000 decreased by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #81,181 | -18.39% |
| Count | 268 | 233 | -13.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leseman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leseman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.64% identified as White and this figure slightly dropped to 96.57% in 2010, reflecting a minuscule change of -0.07%. Those identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group, although they accounted for only 2.24% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 2.15% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Leseman surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 96.57% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.15% | -4.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |