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

Leimeister, 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 Leimeister surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leimeister in America

Leimeister is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leimeister surname appeared 111 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 Leimeister.

The history of the last name Leimeister

The surname LEIMEISTER is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, particularly in the area around the town of Leimbach.

The name is derived from the Old High German word "leim," meaning "loam" or "clay," combined with the suffix "-ister," which denotes an occupation or trade. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely involved in the production or work with clay or pottery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEIMEISTER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of medieval documents from the Principality of Anhalt, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in several entries, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans LEIMEISTER (c. 1420 - 1490) was recorded as a master potter in the city of Halle, a major center of ceramic production in Saxony-Anhalt. His craftsmanship and reputation contributed to the recognition of the LEIMEISTER name in the region.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname was Johann LEIMEISTER (1588 - 1645), a Lutheran theologian and philosopher from Saxony. He authored several works on theology and logic, further adding to the historical significance of the name.

During the 17th century, a family of LEIMEISTERs established themselves in the town of Leimbach, which may have been the original source of their surname. Records from this period mention various members of the family, including Heinrich LEIMEISTER (1620 - 1687), a respected farmer and landowner.

In the 19th century, Carl LEIMEISTER (1812 - 1879) gained recognition as a distinguished architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban developments in cities across Germany, leaving a lasting legacy associated with the LEIMEISTER name.

Throughout its history, the surname LEIMEISTER has been associated with various occupations, from potters and farmers to scholars and architects. Its etymology and geographical origins in Saxony-Anhalt have contributed to its enduring presence in the region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leimeister

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

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 Leimeister 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.

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

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