Explore the Family Name Lich
The meaning of Lich
German: habitational name from any of several places so named, of which the largest is in Hesse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lich in the United States?
The surname "Lich" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 46,331st most popular surname with 433 individuals carrying the name, at a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had dropped to the 49,723rd spot with 422 individuals, at a reduced proportion of 0.14 per 100,000. This represents a 7.32% decrease in rank and a 2.54% drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #49,723 | -7.32% |
| Count | 433 | 422 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lich
In terms of ethnic identity, there were some changes observed for the Lich surname between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, with a slight decrease from 96.07% in 2000 to 95.26% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, 1.15% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this category was absent in 2010. New categories appeared in 2010: 1.66% identified as belonging to two or more races, and 1.18% identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 95.26% | -0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |