Explore the Family Name Litaker
The meaning of Litaker
Americanized form of German Leidecker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Litaker has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 35,994th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 37,792nd spot—a 5% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined marginally from 589 to 588 during this period, representing a reduction of 0.17%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #37,792 | -5% |
| Count | 589 | 588 | -0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litaker
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Litaker, there were no significant changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. During this period, there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname. People of White ethnicity represented the largest group, though their percentage decreased from 82.85% to 80.78%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname saw the biggest increase—jumping from 1.02% to 2.55%. The representation of Black individuals slightly fell from 15.11% to 14.97%. Lastly, it's worth noting that the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased to 0.85% in 2010, whereas there were no such instances reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.85% | 80.78% | -2.5% |
| Black | 15.11% | 14.97% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.55% | 150% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |