Explore the Family Name Lilien
The meaning of Lilien
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Lilien ‘lilies’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Morty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lilien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lilien has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 79,676th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 98,982nd, marking a decline of 24.23 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a drop from 222 in 2000 to 183 in 2010, which is a decrease of 17.57 percent. The proportion of people named Lilien per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 25 percent, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #98,982 | -24.23% |
| Count | 222 | 183 | -17.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lilien
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those bearing the surname Lilien predominantly identify as White, although there has been a minor shift in recent years. In 2000, approximately 95.50 percent identified as White. By 2010, this percentage dropped slightly to 89.62 percent, showing a change of -6.16 percent. Interestingly, while in 2000, no one with the surname Lilien identified as Hispanic, by 2010, 4.92 percent of the individuals with this surname reported Hispanic as their ethnic identity. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 89.62% | -6.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.92% | 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% |