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

Leitschuh, 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 Leitschuh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leitschuh in America

Leitschuh is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leitschuh surname appeared 282 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 Leitschuh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leitschuh 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 Leitschuh

The surname LEITSCHUH is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Austria.

The name LEITSCHUH is derived from the German words "leiten" meaning "to lead" and "schuh" meaning "shoe." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a guide or leader for travelers, possibly leading them through difficult terrain while wearing sturdy shoes suited for the task.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEITSCHUH name can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 15th century, where a certain Hans Leitschuh is mentioned as a resident. This indicates that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 16th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Leitschuh," appears in the records of the city of Augsburg, referring to a prominent merchant family residing in the area. This family's wealth and influence likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the name throughout the region.

A notable figure bearing the LEITSCHUH name was Johann Leitschuh, a German philosopher and theologian born in 1679 in Nuremberg. He made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy during the Enlightenment period.

In the 18th century, the LEITSCHUH name appears in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family of skilled cobblers and shoemakers carried the surname. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the occupation of shoe-making or shoe-related professions.

Another individual of historical significance was Wilhelm Leitschuh, born in 1856 in Bavaria. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for the design of several notable buildings and urban developments in his home region.

In the late 19th century, the LEITSCHUH name also gained prominence in Austria, particularly in the city of Vienna. Here, a family of successful businessmen and entrepreneurs carried the surname, contributing to the city's economic growth during that period.

Throughout the centuries, the LEITSCHUH name has maintained a strong presence in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with various spellings and variations emerging over time. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the historical professions and geographical areas from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leitschuh

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

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

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