2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Leymaster
An occupational surname derived from an archaic term for a leader or master of festive communal dances.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Leymaster. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Leymaster 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Leymaster in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Leymaster, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Leymaster
The surname LEYMASTER originates from England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be an occupational name derived from the Old English words "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing, and "mæster" meaning a master or overseer. This suggests that the original bearers of this name were those who held a position of authority or supervision over meadows or agricultural lands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEYMASTER can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a John le Leymaster is listed as a taxpayer. The prefix "le" in this early spelling further reinforces the association with an occupation or trade.
The LEYMASTER name appears to have been concentrated in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Some historical records mention individuals with similar spellings, such as "Lemaister" or "Lemeister," which may have been variations of the same name.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the LEYMASTER name was William Leymaster (c. 1510 - 1585), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Worcestershire. He is recorded as having held significant estates in the village of Evesham and surrounding areas.
Another notable individual was John Leymaster (1628 - 1693), a Puritan minister and author from Warwickshire. He was known for his religious writings, including a treatise on the doctrine of predestination titled "The Anchor of the Soul."
In the 18th century, Richard Leymaster (1715 - 1783) was a respected surgeon and apothecary in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Records indicate that he was highly regarded for his medical skills and knowledge of herbal remedies.
Moving into the 19th century, George Leymaster (1824 - 1897) was a successful industrialist and entrepreneur from Birmingham. He founded the Leymaster Ironworks, which played a significant role in the city's manufacturing and metalworking industries during the Industrial Revolution.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Mary Leymaster (1888 - 1967) was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She was a pioneering figure in the establishment of several girls' schools in the West Midlands region and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Leymaster
Among Census respondents with the surname Leymaster, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Leymaster 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 Leymaster surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 100
Timeline
Historical Census data for Leymaster
Leymaster appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-20 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 16,454 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 Leymaster 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 | #139,228 | #155,682 | -11.8% |
| Count | 120 | 100 | -16.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Leymaster bearers went from 120 to 100 (-16.7% change). The surname moved down 16,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #155,682.
FAQ
Leymaster surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Leymaster?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Leymaster. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Leymaster?
Leymaster ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Leymaster. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Leymaster.
Has Leymaster become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Leymaster went from 120 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Leymaster?
Among Census respondents with the surname Leymaster, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Leymaster in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Leymaster appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Leymaster (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 Leymaster mean?
An occupational surname derived from an archaic term for a leader or master of festive communal dances. 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 Leymaster (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 Americans have the surname Leymaster?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.