Explore the Family Name Leth
The meaning of Leth
Danish: nickname from læt ‘light (in weight)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leth has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,567th and held by 408 individuals, equating to approximately 0.15 people per 100k. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 56,710 and the count had fallen to 360, or about 0.12 people per 100k. This represents a negative change of 16.77 in rank and 11.76 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #56,710 | -16.77% |
| Count | 408 | 360 | -11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leth
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leth, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native held this last name. The majority identify as White, although this proportion fell from 96.81% in 2000 to 92.22% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Black (from 1.23% to 2.78%) and those listing two or more races (from 0% to 1.67%). A new demographic appeared in 2010, with 1.67% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 92.22% | -4.74% |
| Black | 1.23% | 2.78% | 126.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |