Explore the Family Name Leuthold
The meaning of Leuthold
Swiss German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the elements leud, liut ‘people, tribe’ + walt ‘rule, reign’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leuthold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leuthold saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,563rd, but this ranking fell by 6.87% to 33,731st in 2010. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 693 in 2000 to 675 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 2.6%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 11.54%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,563 | #33,731 | -6.87% |
| Count | 693 | 675 | -2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leuthold
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Leuthold identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, even though there was a slight decrease of 0.83% over this period. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races both increased, by 23.61% and 28.7% respectively. However, these categories still represent a small percentage of all Leutholds. There were no Leutholds who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.59% | -0.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.48% | 28.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.89% | 23.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |