2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leafgreen
An English surname indicating someone who lived near a small forest.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Leafgreen. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leafgreen surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Leafgreen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leafgreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leafgreen
The surname LEAFGREEN has its origins in the English language. It is believed to have emerged in the early 14th century, deriving from the combination of the Old English words "leaf" and "grene," which collectively referred to a person who lived in or near a leafy green area or forest.
The earliest recorded instances of the LEAFGREEN surname can be traced back to the county of Hertfordshire, England. In the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, a certain John Lefgrene is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name in that region during that period.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the LEAFGREEN name appeared sporadically in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1379, which documented a William Lefgrene. The name's orthography varied slightly, with variations like Lefgrene, Leffgrene, and Leffegrene being used interchangeably.
One notable historical figure bearing the LEAFGREEN surname was Sir Thomas Leafgreen (1542-1612), a prominent English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He played a significant role in the establishment of trade routes between England and the Levant during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Leafgreen (1674-1738), a renowned herbalist and apothecary from the village of Stoke Poges in Buckinghamshire. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and their applications earned her widespread recognition throughout the region.
In the 18th century, the LEAFGREEN family seemed to have a strong presence in the county of Warwickshire. Records from the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon indicate the baptism of a John Leafgreen in 1712, and the marriage of a Mary Leafgreen to a local farmer in 1763.
During the Victorian era, the LEAFGREEN name gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Edward Leafgreen (1832-1901), a distinguished architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Natural History Museum.
While the LEAFGREEN surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and associations with various notable figures throughout the centuries have left an indelible mark on the genealogical tapestry of England.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leafgreen
Among Census respondents with the surname Leafgreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Leafgreen bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Leafgreen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 100
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.7% · 4
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leafgreen
Leafgreen appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,758 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,758 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 2,130 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Leafgreen surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #151,639 | 1.4% |
| Count | 106 | 107 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leafgreen bearers went from 106 to 107 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 2,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #151,639.
FAQ
Leafgreen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leafgreen?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Leafgreen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Leafgreen?
Leafgreen ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Leafgreen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Leafgreen.
Has Leafgreen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leafgreen went from 106 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Leafgreen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leafgreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Leafgreen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leafgreen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Leafgreen (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Leafgreen mean?
An English surname indicating someone who lived near a small forest. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Leafgreen (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Leafgreen?
See how many people are called Leafgreen on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.