Explore the Family Name Leyh
The meaning of Leyh
German: variant of Ley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leyh in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Leyh experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the last name Leyh was ranked 44,895th in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 49,999th, marking an 11.37% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 450 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, indicating a 6.89% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Leyh per 100,000 also declined by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #49,999 | -11.37% |
| Count | 450 | 419 | -6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leyh
When considering ethnicity, alterations were noted across various groups between 2000 and 2010, as depicted by Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with the surname Leyh who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.33% to 2.15%, a rise of 61.65%. Moreover, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.43%, where no such data existed in 2000. However, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.78% to 92.36%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation grew from 2.00% to 3.10%, a 55.00% increase. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with both remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 92.36% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.1% | 55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 2.15% | 61.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |