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

Leas, 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 Leas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leas in America

Leas is the 21068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leas surname appeared 1,247 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 Leas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leas 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 Leas

The surname LEAS is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "læs," meaning "pasture" or "meadow." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or pasture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEAS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Leas in the county of Hertfordshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name LEAS appeared in various historical documents and records, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Lees, Leese, or Leyes. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling at the time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Lees was recorded as a landowner in the county of Yorkshire. Additionally, a Walter de Leys served as a member of the Parliament of England in the late 14th century, representing the county of Surrey.

In the 16th century, a renowned English poet and playwright named Jasper Leas (1542-1615) gained recognition for his works, including "The Passionate Pilgrim" and contributions to the famous anthology "The Phoenix Nest."

Another notable figure with the surname LEAS was Sir William Leas (1616-1688), an English politician and member of Parliament who played a significant role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

During the 17th century, the surname LEAS was also associated with several place names in England, such as Lees Hill in Derbyshire and Lees Court in Kent, which may have influenced the naming traditions of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the surname LEAS continued to be recorded in various historical documents and records throughout England and other parts of the British Isles, reflecting its enduring presence and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leas

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

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 Leas 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 Leas 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 Leas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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