Explore the Family Name Lillegard
The meaning of Lillegard
Norwegian (Lillegård): habitational name from lille ‘little, small’ + gård ‘farm’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lillegard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lillegard has slightly declined in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 81,414th in popularity, while in 2010, it slipped to 90,495th, a decrease of around 11.15%. The total count of individuals with the Lillegard surname also decreased during this period from 216 to 204, reflecting a 5.56% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly dropped by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #90,495 | -11.15% |
| Count | 216 | 204 | -5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lillegard
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Lillegard surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 98.61% and 98.04%, respectively. There was a slight decline in this group by about 0.58%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either had no representation or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons, having reported zero percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 98.04% | -0.58% |
| 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% |