Explore the Family Name Lier
The meaning of Lier
1. North German: variant of Lüer (see Luer). 2. German: possibly a topographic name formed with the element lir ‘swamp, bog’, or a habitational name from Lier, named with this word. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named with the indefinite plural form of Li 11. 4. Flemish and Dutch (Van Lier): habitational name for someone from Lier in the Belgian province of Antwerp, or from De Lier in the South Holland province. 5. English: occupational name for a bookbinder, from Anglo-Norman French liur. This surname is very rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto. Scandinavian Erik, Gunn. French Patrice, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Lier in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lier has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 66,274 in 2000, it fell to 81,772 in 2010, marking a decline of 23.38%. In terms of count, the number of people with the surname Lier decreased by 17.2% from 279 individuals in 2000 to 231 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also dropped by 20% over the decade, moving from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #81,772 | -23.38% |
| Count | 279 | 231 | -17.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lier
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that those identifying as White with the surname Lier made up the majority in both 2000 and 2010, although their percentage dropped by 4.97% over the decade from 97.49% to 92.64%. There was an emergence of those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 5.63% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. However, there were no notable changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 92.64% | -4.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.63% | 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% |