Explore the Family Name Lichti
The meaning of Lichti
Swiss German: variant of Liechti. The surname Lichti, which is rare in Switzerland, is found mainly in Germany and also in France (Alsace and Lorraine). History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, originally spelled Liechti, but in the US established in the form Lichti, which was altered from Liechti in the Palatinate, Germany, in the 17th century, and also in the forms Lichty, Liechty, and Leichty, which are either Americanized, or were altered already in France. The first Mennonite(s) bearing the name Lichti or Lichty arrived in Lancaster County, PA, in 1750 from France. Some characteristic forenames: German Ekkehard, Jurgen, Rudiger, Ulrike.
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How common is the last name Lichti in the United States?
The surname Lichti has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,191st most popular name, with 365 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had fallen by 0.43% to 53,419, but the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.03% to 387. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people with this surname increased, its relative popularity compared to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #53,419 | -0.43% |
| Count | 365 | 387 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lichti
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Lichti surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.89% of Lichtis were White, and this percentage slightly decreased to 95.35% in 2010. A small percentage also identify as Hispanic, increasing from 2.47% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Lichti surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.35% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.58% | 4.45% |
| 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% |