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

Leatham, 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 Leatham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leatham in America

Leatham is the 22260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leatham surname appeared 1,158 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 Leatham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leatham 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 Leatham

The surname Leatham is believed to have originated in England, specifically in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "leod" meaning people and "ham" meaning homestead or village, indicating that the name may have referred to a settlement or dwelling place for a group of people.

One of the earliest known references to the Leatham name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Ledham" or "Ledehame." This suggests that the name has roots dating back to the 11th century or earlier.

During the medieval period, variations of the spelling included "Ledeham," "Ledham," and "Leidham." These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

In the 16th century, records show the name spelled as "Leatham" in Yorkshire, indicating that the modern spelling had emerged by that point.

One notable early bearer of the Leatham name was Robert Leatham, born in 1532 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in his local community.

In the 17th century, the Leatham family established themselves as successful merchants and industrialists in the textile trade, particularly in the West Riding of Yorkshire. William Leatham (1663-1742) was a prominent figure in this industry and his descendants continued to play an influential role in the region's economic development.

Another notable individual with the Leatham surname was Edward Aldam Leatham (1828-1900), a British politician and banker. He served as a Member of Parliament for various constituencies in Yorkshire and was a prominent advocate for electoral reform and social causes.

The name Leatham has also been associated with several place names in Yorkshire, including Leatham Village and Leatham Park, both of which were likely named after members of the Leatham family who owned land in those areas.

Throughout history, the Leatham surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, politicians, and professionals. While not as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the Yorkshire region and has left a lasting mark on the culture and heritage of that area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leatham

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

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

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