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

LeGleiter, 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 LeGleiter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeGleiter in America

LeGleiter is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeGleiter surname appeared 276 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 LeGleiter.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeGleiter 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 LeGleiter

The surname "LEGLEITER" is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to derive from the German word "leiter," which means "ladder" or "staircase," and may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or worked with ladders.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1587, which mentions a "Hans Legleiter" as a resident. The name also appears in various church records and tax rolls throughout the 17th and 18th centuries in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony.

The earliest recorded spelling variations of the name include "Legleiter," "Legleitner," and "Legleyder." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that time period.

In the 19th century, the name began to appear in other parts of Europe and the world as Germans emigrated to different countries. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Legleiter (1824-1892), a German-born politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in the United States.

Other historical figures with the surname "LEGLEITER" include:

1. Franz Legleiter (1856-1916), an Austrian painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
2. Karl Legleiter (1870-1945), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Munich.
3. Otto Legleiter (1888-1961), a German-born American inventor and engineer who held several patents for innovations in the automotive industry.
4. Gertrude Legleiter (1903-1992), an American artist and sculptor who was known for her works depicting Native American subjects.
5. Erwin Legleiter (1919-2003), a German soldier who served in the Wehrmacht during World War II and later became a prominent businessman.

While the surname "LEGLEITER" may not be as widely known as some other German surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeGleiter

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

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

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