Explore the Family Name Liechty
The meaning of Liechty
Swiss German: variant of Liechti and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Liechty, which is rare in Switzerland, is also found in France (mainly Alsace).
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How common is the last name Liechty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liechty has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 19,515th most common surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 18,994th position, marking an increase of 2.67%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period, from 1,280 people in 2000 to 1,435 people in 2010, which is a 12.11% increase. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Liechty per 100,000 people also saw a rise of 4.26%, indicating its growing prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,515 | #18,994 | 2.67% |
| Count | 1,280 | 1,435 | 12.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.49 | 4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liechty
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Liechty predominantly identify as White, accounting for 97.27% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.93% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation reduced by 30%, from 0.70% in 2000 to 0.49% in 2010, while those identifying as two or more races also decreased by 19.23%. Interestingly, there was an increase of 36.75% in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.93% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.6% | 36.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0.63% | -19.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.49% | -30% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |