2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leazott
From an English place name referring to a corner or dwelling.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Leazott. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leazott 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Leazott in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leazott, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leazott
The surname LEAZOTT originates from England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Old English words "lea" meaning a meadow or field, and "zott" which referred to a cottager or small landowner. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived in or owned small plots of land within meadows or fields.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEAZOTT surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nantwich, Cheshire, in the year 1583. The record mentions a John LEAZOTT who was a landowner and farmer in the area. Additionally, there are references to a Richard LEAZOTT in the court rolls of the Manor of Halton, Cheshire, dated 1612, suggesting the family had roots in the region.
In the late 17th century, the LEAZOTT name appeared in various documents related to the city of Bristol, including tax records and guild registries. Notable individuals from this time period include William LEAZOTT (1647-1721), a successful merchant and alderman of Bristol, and his son, Thomas LEAZOTT (1675-1749), who served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1729.
Moving into the 18th century, the LEAZOTT surname spread across several counties in England, with records showing families settled in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. One prominent figure was John LEAZOTT (1723-1801), a renowned clockmaker from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, whose clocks are now highly prized by collectors.
In the 19th century, the LEAZOTT name gained further recognition with the birth of Charles LEAZOTT (1832-1901), a renowned landscape painter and member of the Royal Academy. His works, depicting scenes from the English countryside, are held in various art galleries and private collections.
Another noteworthy individual was Sir William LEAZOTT (1856-1938), a successful industrialist and philanthropist from Birmingham. He played a significant role in the development of the city's manufacturing sector and was knighted for his contributions to business and charitable endeavors.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leazott
Among Census respondents with the surname Leazott, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Leazott 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 Leazott surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 107
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leazott
Leazott 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,713 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,578 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,713 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,578 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 Leazott 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 | #151,532 | #147,954 | 2.4% |
| Count | 108 | 112 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leazott bearers went from 108 to 112 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,578 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #147,954.
FAQ
Leazott surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leazott?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Leazott. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Leazott?
Leazott ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Leazott. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Leazott.
Has Leazott become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leazott went from 108 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Leazott?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leazott, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Leazott in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leazott appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Leazott (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 Leazott mean?
From an English place name referring to a corner or dwelling. 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 Leazott (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 last name Leazott?
Find out how many people are called Leazott on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.