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

Leder, 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 Leder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leder in America

Leder is the 21288th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leder surname appeared 1,231 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 Leder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leder 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 Leder

The surname Leder has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "leder," which means "leather." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with someone who worked with leather, such as a tanner or a leatherworker.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, and the name Leder likely followed this tradition. As the use of surnames became more widespread, the name would have been passed down from generation to generation, even if the occupation itself changed over time.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Leder can be found in the Stadtbücher (town books) of Augsburg, a city in Bavaria, Germany, dating back to the year 1324. These records document a certain Chunrat Leder, who was a citizen of the city at that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a Hans Leder is mentioned in 1482. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of Germany by this point.

As people began to migrate and settle in new areas, the name Leder would have traveled with them. One noteworthy individual with this surname was Johann Leder, a German astronomer and mathematician who lived from 1512 to 1572. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is known for his work on comets and planetary motion.

Another notable figure was Johann Joachim Leder, a German historian and theologian who lived from 1688 to 1743. He wrote extensively on the history of the Reformation and was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church.

In the 19th century, the name Leder can be found in various parts of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. One example is Johann Baptist Leder, an Austrian painter who lived from 1843 to 1924 and was known for his landscapes and religious works.

As families continued to migrate and settle in new lands, the name Leder also made its way to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One notable individual was Charles Leder, an Australian artist who lived from 1876 to 1956 and was known for his landscape paintings and etchings.

Overall, the surname Leder has a rich history that spans centuries and can be traced back to its origins in Germany. While its meaning may have evolved over time, the name remains a testament to the diverse occupations and backgrounds of those who carried it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leder

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

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

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