Explore the Family Name Likens
The meaning of Likens
1. Variant of Lykens 1, a surname of Swedish origin (see Lykins). 2. Flemish: variant of Liekens, a patronymic from a shortened form of Liedekin, a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name beginning with Lied-, from liud ‘people, tribe’. The surname Likens is very rare in Belgium. Compare Lykens 2.
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How common is the last name Likens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Likens has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 13,483rd in the year 2000 and 13,531st in 2010, showing a marginal decline of 0.36%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 8.36% from 2,069 in 2000 to 2,242 in 2010. Although the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly by 1.3%, it remained relatively steady at around 0.77 in 2000 to 0.76 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,483 | #13,531 | -0.36% |
| Count | 2,069 | 2,242 | 8.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.76 | -1.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Likens
On the topic of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the composition of those with the surname Likens from 2000 to 2010. The most pronounced ethnicity associated with this surname is White, comprising 96.28% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.56% in 2010. There were notable increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities, growing by 20.83% and 26.92% respectively. Additionally, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities grew by 56.70% over the decade. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black increased by 53.45%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw the most significant growth of 105.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 94.56% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.65% | 26.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.52% | 56.7% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0.89% | 53.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.8% | 105.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.58% | 20.83% |