Explore the Family Name Liechti
The meaning of Liechti
Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived in a clearing, Swiss German Liechti. Compare Leichty, Lichti, Lichty, Liechty, and Lighty. History: This is the original form of the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, among the Mennonites in the US established in the forms Lichti, Lichty, Liechty, and Leichty. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Dieter, Hans, Liselotte.
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How common is the last name Liechti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liechti has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell by 1.08%, dropping from 52,403 to 52,970. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased by 5.11%, from 372 to 391. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Liechti per 100,000 decreased by 7.14% over the decade, indicating that while the number of people with this surname grew, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #52,970 | -1.08% |
| Count | 372 | 391 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liechti
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Liechti identify as White, holding steady at approximately 95% between 2000 and 2010. There was a slight decrease of -0.59% over the ten-year period. During the same period, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 52.99%, albeit still representing a small proportion of individuals with this surname. There was also a modest 14.18% increase in those identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals with the surname Liechti who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.4% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.05% | 52.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.53% | 14.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |