2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leatherbarrow
A locational surname derived from a place name referring to a wheelbarrow made of leather.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 142 Americans carry the last name Leatherbarrow. That puts it at #139,059 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,413,763 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leatherbarrow 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Leatherbarrow with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
142
1 in 2,413,763
Census rank
#139,059
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
124
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 124 bearers of the surname Leatherbarrow in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 139059th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leatherbarrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leatherbarrow
The surname Leatherbarrow has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a tanner or leather worker who lived near a barrow or burial mound.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1273, which mention a Robert de Ledrebaru. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been spelled with a 'd' instead of the later 'th'.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Letherebaru and Letherbarwe, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. These variations highlight the name's connection to the leather trade and its proximity to a barrow or burial mound.
During the 16th century, the surname began to take its more modern form, with records showing spellings like Letherbarrow and Leatherbarrow. One notable individual bearing this name was William Leatherbarrow, a landowner and merchant from Lancashire, who was born in 1542 and died in 1612.
In the 17th century, the Leatherbarrow family had established roots in various parts of England, particularly in the northern counties. John Leatherbarrow (1628-1693) was a prominent figure from Yorkshire, known for his involvement in local politics and his role as a magistrate.
As the centuries progressed, the name continued to spread across England, with several notable bearers. Robert Leatherbarrow (1752-1826) was a respected clergyman from Cumbria, while Thomas Leatherbarrow (1801-1877) was a successful businessman and philanthropist from Lancashire.
In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with individuals like William Leatherbarrow (1839-1915), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the North West of England.
While not found in the Domesday Book, the surname Leatherbarrow has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the occupational and locational roots of many English surnames. Its evolution and variations over time provide insight into the changing landscapes and industries that shaped the lives of its bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leatherbarrow
Among Census respondents with the surname Leatherbarrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Leatherbarrow 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 Leatherbarrow surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 111
- Two or more races4.0% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.4% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leatherbarrow
Leatherbarrow 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+25 bearers (+25.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,724 places
2020
#139,059
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,347 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +25 bearers (+25.0%) | Up 15,724 places |
| 2020 | #139,059 | 124 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 4,347 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 Leatherbarrow 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 | #134,712 | #139,059 | -3.2% |
| Count | 125 | 124 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leatherbarrow bearers went from 125 to 124 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 4,347 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #139,059.
FAQ
Leatherbarrow surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leatherbarrow?
Name Census estimates that about 142 living Americans carry the surname Leatherbarrow. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,413,763 residents.
How common is Leatherbarrow?
Leatherbarrow ranks #139,059 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 124 people with the surname Leatherbarrow. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (142), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Leatherbarrow.
Has Leatherbarrow become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leatherbarrow went from 125 recorded bearers to 124. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #139,059.
What does the Census say about the background of Leatherbarrow?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leatherbarrow, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.4%). 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 Leatherbarrow in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leatherbarrow appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Hispanic (2.4%). 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 Leatherbarrow (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 Leatherbarrow mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name referring to a wheelbarrow made of leather. 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 Leatherbarrow (0.04 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 have the surname Leatherbarrow?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.