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

Lederhaus, 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 Lederhaus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lederhaus in America

Lederhaus is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lederhaus surname appeared 102 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 Lederhaus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lederhaus 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 Lederhaus

The surname LEDERHAUS is of German origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is derived from the German words "Leder" meaning leather and "Haus" meaning house, likely referring to a dwelling or business establishment associated with the leather trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 1500s in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In some historical documents, the name was also spelled as "Lederhauss" or "Ledderhaus," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname LEDERHAUS was Hans LEDERHAUS, a tanner and leather worker from Nuremberg, who was born around 1570. Records indicate that he owned a successful leather workshop and contributed to the local economy.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the town of Fürth, where Johannes LEDERHAUS (1621-1693) was a prominent merchant and trader of leather goods. He was known for establishing trade routes and exporting high-quality leather products across Europe.

Another notable bearer of the name was Maria LEDERHAUS (1675-1738), a skilled leather artisan from Augsburg. Her intricate leather artwork and bookbindings were highly sought after by nobles and wealthy patrons of the time.

During the 18th century, the LEDERHAUS family established themselves in the city of Dresden, where they operated a thriving leather tannery. One of the most successful members was Carl Friedrich LEDERHAUS (1742-1811), who expanded the family business and became a respected figure in the local community.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition with Wilhelm LEDERHAUS (1815-1887), a renowned leather craftsman from Munich. His innovative techniques and exceptional craftsmanship earned him several prestigious awards and commissions from royalty and elite clientele across Europe.

While the LEDERHAUS surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the leather trade and the skilled artisans who shaped the industry in central Europe during the Renaissance and subsequent centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lederhaus

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

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

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