Explore the Family Name Lillich
The meaning of Lillich
German: probably from Middle High German lilje ‘lily’, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named from the sign of a lily (one is recorded, for example, in Freiburg). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lillich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lillich has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 44,273 and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 47,429, reflecting a 7.13% decrease. The total count of people with the Lillich surname also diminished by 2.4%, from 458 individuals in 2000 to 447 in 2010. This led to a drop in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.17 to 0.15, indicating an overall decline in the prevalence of the Lillich surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #47,429 | -7.13% |
| Count | 458 | 447 | -2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lillich
Turning to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Lillich surname identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 censuses, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, the percentage dropped slightly from 96.94% in 2000 to 96.20% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, which rose by 46.41%. No individuals with the Lillich surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.2% | -0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.24% | 46.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |