Explore the Family Name Leuer
The meaning of Leuer
German: from a personal name, from which Lüder (see Lueder) and Luther are also derived. Some characteristic forenames: German Benno, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Leuer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leuer has been growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, Leuer was ranked as the 66,878th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to 61,585th place, a change of 7.91%. Correspondingly, the total count of people with the surname Leuer also increased from 276 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, marking an 18.12% increase. This rise in popularity is further reflected in the proportion per 100k, which went up from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #61,585 | 7.91% |
| Count | 276 | 326 | 18.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leuer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leuer, again drawing from the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's a notable predominance of White ethnicity, accounting for 93.48% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.17% in 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased from 3.99% to 3.37% during this same period. There isn't any significant representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, as the data shows zero percentage points for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 94.17% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.99% | 3.37% | -15.54% |
| 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% |