Explore the Family Name Leydig
The meaning of Leydig
Americanized form of German Leidig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leydig in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leydig saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Leydig surname was ranked 50,686 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 53,913—a decline of approximately 6.37%. The total count of individuals with the Leydig name also dipped slightly from 387 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, marking a 1.03% decrease. The proportion of people with the Leydig name per 100,000 individuals fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #53,913 | -6.37% |
| Count | 387 | 383 | -1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leydig
The ethnicity distribution among those with the Leydig surname also altered over that decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, comprising 98.71% of the Leydig population in 2000 and dropping marginally to 97.13% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as being part of two or more races for either year. However, there was a slight increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from zero in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 97.13% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| 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% |