Explore the Family Name Lichtner
The meaning of Lichtner
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lichten or Lichtenau in southern Germany and Austria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lichtner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lichtner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking dropped by approximately 7.52%, moving from 109,915 to 118,185. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell marginally by 1.34%, from 149 in 2000 to 147 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people was reduced by 16.67% in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #118,185 | -7.52% |
| Count | 149 | 147 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lichtner
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals with the Lichtner surname identified as White. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 4.19% from 97.99% in 2000 to 93.88% in 2010. Interestingly, a new ethnic identity emerged within this decade as some Lichtners began identifying as Hispanic, making up 3.40% of the total in 2010. No significant changes were reported for other ethnicities during this period, with figures either remaining at zero or being suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 93.88% | -4.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.4% | 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% |