Explore the Family Name Leydecker
The meaning of Leydecker
1. German: variant of Leyendecker, a cognate of 2 below. Compare Leidecker. 2. Dutch: occupational name for a slater, Dutch leidekker.
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How common is the last name Leydecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leydecker experienced a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 112,967th and had 144 individuals with this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 123,064, and the count of individuals named Leydecker fell by approximately 2.78% to 140 individuals. However, the proportion of Leydeckers per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #123,064 | -8.94% |
| Count | 144 | 140 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leydecker
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Leydecker surname identified as White both in 2000 and in 2010, with a minor reduction from 93.06% to 92.14%. A new development between the census years was the introduction of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, each constituting 3.57% of those with the Leydecker surname in 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity among the Leydeckers during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 92.14% | -0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |