Explore the Family Name Lichte
The meaning of Lichte
North German: topographic name for someone living at a lichte ‘cleared area’, or a habitational name from any of the places called Licht, Lichta or Lichte in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lichte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lichte saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped by approximately 5 percent, from 56,687 to 59,470. However, the actual number of people with this surname slightly increased during this period, as evidenced by an increase in count from 337 to 340, marking a growth rate of 0.89 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Lichte per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #59,470 | -4.91% |
| Count | 337 | 340 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lichte
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White demographic associated with the surname Lichte. Between the years 2000 and 2010, there was a marginal increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, moving from 95.85 percent to 96.18 percent. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a drop to zero in 2010, from 2.37 percent in 2000. Additionally, in 2010, a small fraction, about 1.76 percent, reported belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 96.18% | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |