Explore the Family Name Litfin
The meaning of Litfin
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational or ethnic name for someone from Lithuania (see Litwin). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmuth, Siegfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litfin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Litfin saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,692 in popularity with a count of 323 or a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.12. By 2010, its rank had decreased marginally to 60,636 but there was an increase in the count to 332, showing a growth of 2.79%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped to 0.11, highlighting a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #60,636 | -3.31% |
| Count | 323 | 332 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litfin
On the other hand, when looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Litfin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with 94.43% in 2000 increasing slightly to 95.18% in 2010. A small percentage identified as having two or more races, which rose from 2.79% to 3.31%. While Hispanic representation disappeared entirely by 2010, a new segment identifying as Black appeared, although the percentage for this group remained low. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 95.18% | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 3.31% | 18.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |