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

Leedom, 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 Leedom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leedom in America

Leedom is the 22281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leedom surname appeared 1,157 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 Leedom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leedom 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 Leedom

The surname LEEDOM is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing, and "dun" meaning a hill or down. It is believed to have originated as a place name referring to a meadow on a hill, likely in the south of England.

The earliest recorded mention of the LEEDOM surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Leahdune." This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Leydon, Leyden, and Leedon. These variations reflect the regional dialects and pronunciation differences across England at the time.

One notable early bearer of the LEEDOM surname was Sir John Leedom, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. He was praised for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, the LEEDOM family was known to have settled in the county of Gloucestershire, where the name is associated with several place names, such as Leedom Hill and Leedom Farm.

During the 17th century, a prominent member of the LEEDOM family was William Leedom (1621-1688), a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and economic development.

Another notable figure was Thomas Leedom (1785-1863), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his actions in several significant naval battles.

In the 19th century, the LEEDOM surname gained prominence in the United States, where several immigrants from England had settled. One such individual was Sarah Leedom (1820-1892), a pioneer and early settler in the state of Kansas.

Throughout history, the LEEDOM surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, military service, business, and public service. Its deep roots in English history and the variations in spelling over time reflect the rich tapestry of the English language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leedom

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

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

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