Explore the Family Name Leyua

The meaning of Leyua

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Leyva.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Leyua in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Leyua surname has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leyua ranked 101,654 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it had jumped to rank 61,297, showing a change of 39.7 points. The count of individuals with this surname doubled from 164 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, marking a 100% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an uptick, increasing by 83.33 percent from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#101,654#61,29739.7%
Count164328100%
Proportion per 100k0.060.1183.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leyua

When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Leyua, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority Hispanic identification. In both 2000 and 2010, a significant portion of individuals with the Leyua surname identified as Hispanic, with percentages of 94.51 and 95.43 respectively, showing a slight growth of 0.97 points over the decade. White ethnicity also showed a presence, albeit a minor one, with 4.27 percent in 2000 decreasing to 3.96 percent in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities reported no individuals with the Leyua surname in either year.

20002010Change
Hispanic94.51%95.43%0.97%
White4.27%3.96%-7.26%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%