Explore the Family Name Lichtenwalter
The meaning of Lichtenwalter
German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Lichtenwald (near Esslingen) or Lichtenwalde (near Chemnitz).
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How common is the last name Lichtenwalter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lichtenwalter has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,252nd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had climbed to the 55,619th position, marking a change of 2.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 333 in 2000 to 369 in 2010, a growth of 10.81%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people slightly rose from 0.12 to 0.13 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #55,619 | 2.85% |
| Count | 333 | 369 | 10.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lichtenwalter
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Lichtenwalter name, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.10% in 2000 to 94.04% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.70% to 4.07%, reflecting a change of 50.74%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Lichtenwalter surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 94.04% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 4.07% | 50.74% |
| 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% |