Explore the Family Name Lichlyter
The meaning of Lichlyter
Variant of Lichliter, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Lichlyter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Lichlyter" exhibited a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lichlyter was ranked 60,887 in terms of commonality of American surnames. By 2010, it had moved up to a rank of 59,901, marking an ascent of 1.62%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased by 9.06%, from 309 in 2000 to 337 in 2010. However, its overall prevalence remained stable with a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #59,901 | 1.62% |
| Count | 309 | 337 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lichlyter
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lichlyter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it was predominantly carried by individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 97.73% of those bearing the surname were White, while in 2010 the percentage slightly decreased to 95.55%. There was no record of the surname among Asians/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census years. Interestingly, there was a new occurrence of the surname among individuals of two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.37%, where there were none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 95.55% | -2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |