Explore the Family Name Litherland
The meaning of Litherland
English: habitational name from Litherland in Sefton or Uplitherland in Aughton, both in Lancashire. The placename is derived from Old Norse hlíthar, genitive of hlíth ‘slope’ + land ‘land’.
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How common is the last name Litherland in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Litherland has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Litherland was ranked 27,721 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 28,967, reflecting a change of -4.49%. The count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 817 to 820 during the same period, an increase of 0.37%. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by -6.67%, indicating a reduced prevalence of this surname in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,721 | #28,967 | -4.49% |
| Count | 817 | 820 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litherland
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Litherland. White ethnicity remains predominant, making up 93.66% of Litherlands in 2010, down slightly from 95.1% in 2000. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname saw an increase of 32.73% over the decade, while the Hispanic demographic almost doubled from 0.86% to 1.71%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.08% to 1.71%. There were no reported instances of the surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 93.66% | -1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 1.71% | -17.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.71% | 98.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.46% | 32.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |