Explore the Family Name Leyes
The meaning of Leyes
1. German (Rhineland): patronymic from Ley 2. This surname is very rare in Germany. 2. Scottish and English: possibly a variant of Lee. This surname is virtually non-existing in Britain.
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How common is the last name Leyes in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leyes has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leyes ranked 66,073 in popularity and decreased to 101,247 by 2010, marking a decrease of over 53%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by 36.43% from 280 in 2000 to just 178 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Leyes per 100,000 population dropped by 40%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #101,247 | -53.24% |
| Count | 280 | 178 | -36.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.06 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leyes
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Leyes has shown considerable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White (81.07%), with a smaller percentage identifying as Hispanic (13.93%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage had fallen to 65.17%. The Hispanic representation, however, saw a substantial increase, rising to 26.4%. Additionally, there were new entries in 2010 for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (4.49%) and Black (3.37%), which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.07% | 65.17% | -19.61% |
| Hispanic | 13.93% | 26.4% | 89.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |