Explore the Family Name Leuschner
The meaning of Leuschner
East German: metronymic from the female personal name Lusche (see Leuschen), with the genitive -er. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Eberhard, Horst, Kurt, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leuschner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leuschner saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Leuschner ranked as the 50,366th most popular surname and rose marginally to 51,396th by 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.05% in its popularity rank. The count of people with this surname also increased slightly from 390 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, showing a 3.85% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #51,396 | -2.05% |
| Count | 390 | 405 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leuschner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leuschner. In 2000, approximately 98.46% of individuals identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.81% by 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic within this surname group increased notably from 1.28% to 3.95%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 94.81% | -3.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 3.95% | 208.59% |
| 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% |