Explore the Family Name Liermann
The meaning of Liermann
German (Rhineland): topographic name for someone living near a swampy area, from the local word lier ‘swamp’. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Guenter, Gunter.
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How common is the last name Liermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liermann has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Liermann surname rose from 49965 in 2000 to 47186 in 2010, reflecting a 5.56% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also grew by 14.21%, with the count going from 394 in 2000 to 450 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Liermann surname per 100k remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #47,186 | 5.56% |
| Count | 394 | 450 | 14.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liermann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Liermann surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.70% in 2000 to 95.11% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities among those with the surname, amounting to 1.11% and 1.33% respectively in 2010. Additionally, 2.00% identified themselves as belonging to two or more races. No changes were registered in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.11% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |