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

Leppard, 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 Leppard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leppard in America

Leppard is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leppard surname appeared 316 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 Leppard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leppard 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 Leppard

The surname Leppard originated in England during the medieval period. It is a variant of the name Leopard, which is derived from the Old French word "leopard," meaning "lion-pard" or a spotted lion-like animal. This name was likely given to someone who possessed characteristics associated with the leopard, such as strength, agility, or courage.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Leppard can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, dated 1273, where it appears as "Leopard." The name also appears in other medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it is spelled "Lepard."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Leppard, who was born in Oxfordshire, England, around 1450. He was a landowner and is mentioned in various property deeds from the late 15th century.

Another notable figure was Sir John Leppard, born in 1525 in Gloucestershire. He was a soldier and served under King Henry VIII during the Siege of Boulogne in 1544. He was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, the name Leppard was also found in the village of Leppard's Green, located in Gloucestershire. This place name likely derived from the surname itself, indicating that a family with the name Leppard had settled in the area.

During the 17th century, the name Leppard spread to other parts of England, including London and the surrounding counties. One notable bearer was Robert Leppard, born in 1610 in Kent, who was a merchant and trader involved in the East India Company.

Another significant figure was Thomas Leppard, born in 1685 in Wiltshire. He was a clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts, including "A Treatise on the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper" published in 1721.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Leppard has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, soldiers, merchants, and clergymen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and roles of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leppard

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

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

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