Explore the Family Name Litka
The meaning of Litka
German: eastern variant of Litke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Litka" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to 80,131 - a decline of approximately 21.66%. This drop in ranking corresponds to a decrease in the number of people with the surname from 281 in 2000 to 237 in 2010. The proportion per 100k fell by 20%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #80,131 | -21.66% |
| Count | 281 | 237 | -15.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litka
In terms of ethnicity as identified in the Decennial U.S. Census, the Litka surname predominantly identifies as White, with a slight increase of 0.36% from 95.02% in 2000 to 95.36% in 2010. There is also a small representation within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase of 33.33% from 2.85% in 2000 to 3.8% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Litka identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 95.36% | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 3.8% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |