2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leidholdt
German surname derived from a geographical name meaning "people from Leidholdt".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Leidholdt. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leidholdt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Leidholdt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leidholdt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leidholdt
The surname Leidholdt has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the cities of Hamburg and Bremen.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leidholdt can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, where it appears as 'Leytholdt'. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have derived from an Old German word or phrase, possibly related to a specific occupation or location.
During the 15th century, the name Leidholdt began to appear more frequently in various records and documents across northern Germany. In the town of Lüneburg, there are records of a family named Leidholdt who owned a prosperous merchant business, indicating their wealth and influence in the region.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Leidholdt include Johann Leidholdt (1542-1612), a prominent Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. His works on religious teachings and commentaries on biblical texts were widely circulated during the Reformation era.
Another prominent figure was Katharina Leidholdt (1675-1743), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Oldenburg. Her vast knowledge of medicinal plants and her dedication to helping women in childbirth made her a respected figure in her community.
In the 19th century, a family of Leidholdt merchants established a successful trading company in the city of Hamburg, dealing in textiles and spices from around the world. The patriarch, Heinrich Leidholdt (1801-1876), was known for his business acumen and philanthropic endeavors.
Moving into the 20th century, we find Hans Leidholdt (1912-1998), a renowned architect from Berlin. He was instrumental in the reconstruction efforts of the city after World War II, designing several iconic buildings that still stand today.
Lastly, Ingrid Leidholdt (1936-2021) was a prominent figure in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Her advocacy work and efforts to raise awareness of these issues on a global scale earned her numerous accolades and recognition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leidholdt
Among Census respondents with the surname Leidholdt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Leidholdt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Leidholdt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 92
- Two or more races6.8% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leidholdt
Leidholdt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,333 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 413 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 3,333 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 413 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Leidholdt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #154,182 | -0.3% |
| Count | 106 | 103 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leidholdt bearers went from 106 to 103 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 413 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,182.
FAQ
Leidholdt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leidholdt?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Leidholdt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Leidholdt?
Leidholdt ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Leidholdt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Leidholdt.
Has Leidholdt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leidholdt went from 106 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Leidholdt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leidholdt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Leidholdt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leidholdt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Two or More Races (6.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Leidholdt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Leidholdt mean?
German surname derived from a geographical name meaning "people from Leidholdt". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Leidholdt (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Leidholdt?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Leidholdt, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.