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

Leik, 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 Leik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leik in America

Leik is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leik surname appeared 272 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 Leik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leik 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 Leik

The surname "LEIK" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is believed to have emerged in the regions of England during the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English word "leac," which means "leek" or "vegetable garden." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who cultivated leeks or resided near a vegetable garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "LEIK" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, the renowned survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Leofric Leik, who held estates in the county of Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name "LEIK" was Sir William Leik, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Sir William Leik is mentioned in the chronicles of the time for his bravery and valor during the campaigns in the Holy Land.

During the 14th century, the name "LEIK" appeared in various medieval records, often associated with landowners and individuals of some prominence. One such example is John Leik, a wealthy merchant from the city of London, who served as an alderman and sheriff in the 1380s.

In the 16th century, the "LEIK" surname was found in various spellings, such as "Leeke" and "Leake," reflecting regional variations. One notable individual from this era was Richard Leik (1516-1588), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.

Another influential figure bearing the "LEIK" surname was Sir Francis Leik (1592-1657), an English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the events leading up to the English Civil War and was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.

Throughout history, the "LEIK" surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including writers, artists, and military leaders. Some other notable figures include:

1. John Leik (1785-1866), a British painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Elizabeth Leik (1829-1897), an American novelist and poet who wrote under the pen name "Fanny Forrester."
3. Sir Arthur Leik (1856-1923), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Zulu War.
4. Henry Leik (1879-1942), an American architect known for designing iconic buildings in New York City, including the Woolworth Building.
5. Margaret Leik (1909-1988), a pioneering Australian aviator and one of the first women to obtain a commercial pilot's license in her country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leik

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

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

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