Explore the Family Name Lichtenfels
The meaning of Lichtenfels
German: habitational name from any of several places which are named for a castle named with Middle High German lieht ‘bright’ + vels(e) ‘rock’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lichtenfels in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lichtenfels saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,152nd most popular, but it dropped to 56,588th place by 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname modestly increased during this period, from 357 to 361, indicating a 1.12% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 7.69%, reflecting the relative decline in popularity amidst population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #56,588 | -4.5% |
| Count | 357 | 361 | 1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lichtenfels
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lichtenfels, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of people with this surname identified as White, with 98.6% in 2000 dropping slightly to 97.51% in 2010. There was no recorded representation in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a small emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 97.51% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |