Find out how popular the last name Leandri is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Leandri.

Leandri, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Leandri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leandri in America

Leandri is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leandri surname appeared 124 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Leandri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leandri to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Leandri

The surname LEANDRI is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the areas around Florence and Siena. The name is derived from the Latin name "Leander," which means "lion man" or "brave as a lion."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEANDRI surname can be found in the historical records of the Republic of Florence from the 13th century. During this period, the name was often associated with prominent families and individuals involved in the political and cultural life of the city-state.

In the 14th century, the LEANDRI name appeared in various manuscripts and documents related to the trade and commerce activities in the city of Siena. This suggests that members of the LEANDRI family were likely involved in mercantile pursuits and may have been part of the prosperous merchant class of the time.

One notable figure bearing the LEANDRI surname was Giovanni Leandri (1430-1504), a renowned Renaissance scholar and humanist from Prato, a city near Florence. He was celebrated for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature, as well as his work in promoting the ideals of humanism.

Another prominent LEANDRI was Pietro Leandri (1562-1616), a Florentine architect and engineer who was actively involved in the design and construction of several important buildings and fortifications in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the LEANDRI name gained recognition in the field of art and culture. Antonio Leandri (1702-1787) was a celebrated Italian painter and engraver from Pisa, known for his religious and mythological works, as well as his contributions to the development of printmaking techniques.

The LEANDRI surname has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as the village of Leandri in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany, and the Leandri Valley, a picturesque region in the Apennine Mountains.

Throughout its history, the LEANDRI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, architects, and merchants, all of whom have contributed to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leandri

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Leandri.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Leandri was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Leandri has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Leandri was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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