Explore the Family Name Leyman
The meaning of Leyman
English: variant of Layman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Leyman has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 60,887 out of all surnames in the United States, while in 2010 it dropped to rank 75,799. This represents a decline of approximately 24.49% over this decade. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 309 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, marking a drop of 17.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #75,799 | -24.49% |
| Count | 309 | 254 | -17.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leyman
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leyman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White representation. In both 2000 and 2010, no significant presence was recorded among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Remarkably, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 96.76% in 2000 to 97.24% in 2010. Notably, any potential data not captured is likely due to information being suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 97.24% | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |