Explore the Family Name Lierz
The meaning of Lierz
German: unflattering nickname from Lürze ‘cheat, swindler’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lierz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lierz saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,957 in popularity and by 2010, its rank had risen slightly to 74,608. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 240 to 259, marking an increase of 7.92 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #74,608 | 0.47% |
| Count | 240 | 259 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lierz
Turning to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lierz remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.50 percent of those with this surname identified as White in 2000, a figure which increased slightly to 97.68 percent in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no individuals identified as having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.68% | 0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |