2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leckron
A surname meaning "place name" likely referring to someone from a location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Leckron. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leckron 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Leckron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leckron, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leckron
The surname Leckron has its origins in the northern regions of Germany, primarily in the areas around Hamburg and Bremen. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th century, derived from the Old German word "leck," which meant a small stream or brook. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a small body of water.
In the earliest records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Leckron, Leckronn, and Leckrone, reflecting the variations in local dialects and scribal practices of the time. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Hanseatic League records from the city of Lübeck, dated around 1387, where a merchant named Johann Leckron is mentioned.
The name Leckron gained wider recognition in the 16th century, when a notable family bearing this surname emerged in the town of Stade, situated along the Elbe River. The family's prominence was linked to their involvement in the local textile trade. One of the notable members of this family was Claus Leckron (1525-1598), a successful merchant and alderman who played a significant role in the city's governance.
In the 17th century, the Leckron name appeared in several historical documents from the region, including church records and land registries. One notable figure was Hans Leckron (1622-1692), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Rostock.
As the centuries passed, the Leckron name spread to other parts of Germany and beyond. In the 19th century, a branch of the family migrated to the United States, where they settled in the Midwestern states. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Wilhelm Leckron (1810-1878), a farmer who settled in Ohio after immigrating from Bavaria.
Another notable figure was Friederike Leckron (1838-1921), a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in the state of Wisconsin. Her dedication to promoting education for women earned her recognition and respect within the local community.
The Leckron surname also gained prominence in the field of art and literature. Renowned artist Hermann Leckron (1865-1942), born in Berlin, was celebrated for his landscape paintings depicting the German countryside. His works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe during his lifetime.
While the Leckron name has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with families bearing this surname contributing to diverse fields and endeavors throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leckron
Among Census respondents with the surname Leckron, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Leckron 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 Leckron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 108
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leckron
Leckron 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-5 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,854 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 950 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 13,854 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 950 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 Leckron 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 | #145,220 | #144,270 | 0.7% |
| Count | 114 | 117 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leckron bearers went from 114 to 117 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 950 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #144,270.
FAQ
Leckron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leckron?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Leckron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Leckron?
Leckron ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Leckron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Leckron.
Has Leckron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leckron went from 114 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Leckron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leckron, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Leckron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leckron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Two or More Races (5.1%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Leckron (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 Leckron mean?
A surname meaning "place name" likely referring to someone from a location. 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 Leckron (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 Americans have the surname Leckron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.