2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leandri
From the Greek meaning "lion man".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Leandri. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leandri 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Leandri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leandri, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leandri
Among Census respondents with the surname Leandri, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Leandri 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 Leandri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.5% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino10.6% · 11
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leandri
Leandri 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+14 bearers (+12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,164 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-20 bearers (-16.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,997 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+12.7%) | Up 4,164 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.1%) | Down 17,997 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 Leandri 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 | #135,593 | #153,590 | -13.3% |
| Count | 124 | 104 | -16.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leandri bearers went from 124 to 104 (-16.1% change). The surname moved down 17,997 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #153,590.
FAQ
Leandri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leandri?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Leandri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Leandri?
Leandri ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Leandri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Leandri.
Has Leandri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leandri went from 124 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Leandri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leandri, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Leandri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leandri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.5%), Hispanic (10.6%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Leandri (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 Leandri mean?
From the Greek meaning "lion man". 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 Leandri (0.03 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 are called Leandri?
Want to know how many people are called Leandri? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.