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

Leeland, 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 Leeland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leeland in America

Leeland is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leeland surname appeared 165 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 Leeland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leeland 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 Leeland

The surname LEELAND is of English origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "lēah" meaning a meadow or clearing, and "land" referring to an area or territory. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in or near a meadow or clearing within a specific land or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEELAND can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England conducted in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as Lealand, Leland, and Leyland, indicating its evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the name LEELAND was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Sir John Leeland, a knight who fought in the Battle of Evesham in 1265, a significant conflict during the Second Barons' War. Another prominent figure was Lady Elizabeth Leeland, who was mentioned in the court records of King Edward I in 1290 for her involvement in a land dispute.

In the 14th century, the LEELAND family established themselves as landowners in the county of Lancashire, England. Records from this period mention William Leeland, who was born in 1325 and inherited the family estates in the village of Leyland, near Preston. This place name is believed to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

The 16th century saw the rise of John Leland, a renowned English scholar, and antiquarian born in 1506. He is best known for his extensive travels throughout England, where he documented and preserved valuable information about the country's history, antiquities, and topography. His work, "The Itinerary of John Leland the Antiquary," remains an important source for historians and researchers.

Another notable figure bearing the LEELAND surname was Sir Sampson Leeland, a prominent merchant and politician who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1635, he served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1692 and was influential in shaping the city's trade policies during his tenure.

Throughout its history, the surname LEELAND has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and knights to scholars and merchants. While its spelling may have evolved over time, the name remains a testament to its English origins and the rich tapestry of history woven into its fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leeland

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

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

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