Explore the Family Name Leyda
The meaning of Leyda
Variant of Lyday, a surname of German origin (see Leidig).
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How common is the last name Leyda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leyda saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 44,654th in 2000, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 45,253, marking a change of -1.34%. However, while its ranking may have fallen, the actual count of people with the Leyda surname rose from 453 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, an increase of 4.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease during this ten-year period, dropping from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #45,253 | -1.34% |
| Count | 453 | 473 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leyda
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Leyda surname. In 2000, the vast majority identified as White, approximately 95.36%. By 2010, while still the predominant ethnic identity at 92.81%, there was a slight decrease of 2.67%. There was no data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races in 2000, but by 2010 these groups accounted for 1.27% and 1.06% respectively. The Hispanic representation also increased notably, going from 2.87% in 2000 to 4.65% in 2010, a change of 62.02%. During both census years, there were no individuals with the Leyda surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 92.81% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 4.65% | 62.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |