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

Leason, 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 Leason surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leason in America

Leason is the 48800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leason surname appeared 432 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 Leason.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leason 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 Leason

The surname Leason has its origins in England, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "leah," which means a woodland clearing or meadow. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived in or near such an area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Leysing." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of landholdings across England and provides valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals during that time period.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Leasen, Leason, Leeson, and Leasing. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

The Leason surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir John Leason (1570-1636), an English merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during the reign of King James I.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Robert Leason (1645-1720), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden, London.

In the literary world, Ellen Leason (1812-1878) was a British author known for her works on travel and social commentary, such as "Daughters of England" and "Travels in the East."

The name Leason has also been associated with places and geographical locations. For example, Leasingham in Lincolnshire, England, derives its name from the Old English word "Lesingan," meaning "the people of the woodland clearing."

Additionally, Leason House in County Durham, England, was a notable manor house that dates back to the 16th century and was once owned by the Leason family.

While the surname Leason is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including diplomacy, architecture, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leason

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

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

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