Explore the Family Name Liffick
The meaning of Liffick
North German: probably a variant of Lifeke, from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Lewald, composed of the elements liub ‘dear’ + walt ‘to reign’, + -eke, diminutive suffix.
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How common is the last name Liffick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the Liffick surname saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 65,668 to 67,943. This represents a change of -3.46. However, despite the decrease in rank, the number of individuals with the Liffick surname actually increased during this period, rising from 282 to 290, which is a 2.84% increase. The proportion of people with the Liffick surname per 100k remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #67,943 | -3.46% |
| Count | 282 | 290 | 2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liffick
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Liffick surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.58% to 94.83%. The proportion identifying as two or more races experienced an increase from 0% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010, while other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either stayed at zero or were suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 94.83% | -3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |