Explore the Family Name Lilja
The meaning of Lilja
Swedish: ornamental name from lilja ‘lily’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Sten, Erik, Nels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lilja in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lilja has slightly decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,912th and by 2010, it had slipped to the 28,967th position, marking a slight decrease of 0.19%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 774 to 820 during this same period, indicating a growth of 5.94%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight drop from 0.29 to 0.28, representing a 3.45% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #28,967 | -0.19% |
| Count | 774 | 820 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lilja
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with this surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ten-year span. In 2000, nearly all individuals (97.80%) with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 96.34%, marking a 1.49% decrease. There was also a small decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.29% to 1.22%. Interestingly, the data shows new appearances in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, with 0.61% and 1.34% respectively, whereas they were not present in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 96.34% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.22% | -5.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |