Explore the Family Name Lichter
The meaning of Lichter
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for someone who made candles or possibly for someone who tended a light, from an agent derivative of Middle High German lieht, Yiddish likht ‘candle, light’. 2. German (Rhineland): variant of Leichter. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Uri, Akiva, Aviva, Chaim, Isadore, Izidor, Mayer, Rina, Yehuda, Yidel. German Horst, Kurt, Lutz, Wolf, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Lichter in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lichter has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 20,676 in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to 20,468, indicating a growth rate of 1.01%. Similarly, the count of people bearing the surname Lichter increased from 1,189 in 2000 to 1,297 in 2010, signifying a rise of 9.08%. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.44 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,676 | #20,468 | 1.01% |
| Count | 1,189 | 1,297 | 9.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lichter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lichter shows interesting change as well, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.42% to 0.62%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.93% to 1.62%). Individuals identified as White still constitute the majority; however, the percentage decreased slightly from 95.29% to 92.98%. There was also an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 2.94% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010. No change was recorded for individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 92.98% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.01% | 36.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.62% | 74.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.62% | 47.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |