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

Leza, 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 Leza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leza in America

Leza is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leza surname appeared 599 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 Leza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leza 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 Leza

The surname Leza originates from the Slavic region of Eastern Europe, with roots tracing back to the 10th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Slavic word "leza," which translates to "forest clearing" or "glade." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who resided in or near such clearings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Leza can be found in the Novgorod Birch Bark manuscripts, a collection of medieval documents dating back to the 11th and 15th centuries. These manuscripts were discovered in Novgorod, Russia, and provide insight into the daily lives and activities of the people living in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, the name Leza appeared in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, a series of historical records documenting the events and notable figures of the Novgorod Republic. This further solidifies the surname's presence in the region during the medieval period.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Leza include Ivan Leza (1520-1587), a renowned Russian merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in establishing trade relations between Russia and England during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. Another prominent figure was Mariya Leza (1648-1721), a Russian noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable work and support of educational initiatives.

In the 18th century, Grigory Leza (1725-1782) was a Russian architect responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Mikhailovsky Castle in St. Petersburg. His contributions to Russian architecture during the Baroque and Neoclassical periods earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Moving into the 19th century, Nikolai Leza (1835-1912) was a Russian writer and literary critic who wrote extensively on the works of prominent Russian authors such as Pushkin and Gogol. His analyses and critical essays were highly regarded and influenced the literary discourse of his time.

Throughout its history, the surname Leza has also been associated with various place names and regions across Eastern Europe. For instance, the village of Lezha in modern-day Albania is believed to have derived its name from the Slavic word "leza," further highlighting the surname's linguistic and geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leza

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

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

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