Explore the Family Name Liegl
The meaning of Liegl
German: variant of Liegel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liegl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liegl has shown an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Liegl was ranked 76,465 in terms of popularity and it rose to rank 71,265 in 2010, showing a 6.8% change. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 234 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, marking a 17.09% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #71,265 | 6.8% |
| Count | 234 | 274 | 17.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liegl
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Liegl between 2000 and 2010. Back in 2000, 97.44% of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 93.07% by 2010. Interestingly, while no one with the Liegl surname identified as Hispanic in 2000, this group accounted for 3.65% of people with this surname by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.14% in 2000 to none in 2010. No significant changes were noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 93.07% | -4.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |