Explore the Family Name Liller
The meaning of Liller
German: topographic name, a variant of Lill + the suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Gerhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Liller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liller's popularity slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name Liller in terms of popularity moved up by 0.36%, rising from position 25,242 to 25,152. The number of people with this surname also increased from 921 to 986, a change of 7.06%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of -2.94%, moving from 0.34 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,242 | #25,152 | 0.36% |
| Count | 921 | 986 | 7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liller
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the Liller surname shows some interesting shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Despite a small drop of 1.32%, people of White ethnicity still hold the majority, moving from 96.20% in 2000 to 94.93% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage going up by 86.84%, albeit from a low base of 0.76% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a rise, from 1.19% to 1.32%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals slightly decreased by 13.16% from 1.52% to 1.32%. For Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the figures were either negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.93% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.42% | 86.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.32% | 10.92% |
| Black | 1.52% | 1.32% | -13.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |