Explore the Family Name Litle
The meaning of Litle
English: variant of Little. This surname is very rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Litle saw a slight dip in its popularity rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 47,654 to 48,256. This represents a decline of 1.26%. Conversely, the total count of individuals bearing the Litle surname increased by 4.78% during the same period, growing from 418 to 438 people. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #48,256 | -1.26% |
| Count | 418 | 438 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litle
The census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Litle surname. In 2000, 94.5% of those with the Litle surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 91.78% by 2010. There was also a decrease in those identifying as Black, falling from 2.63% to 2.05%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a small increase, rising from 1.44% to 1.60%. Notably, individuals identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 census data, making up 2.74% of those with the Litle surname. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either census year. All these changes are based on data recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 91.78% | -2.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Black | 2.63% | 2.05% | -22.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.44% | 1.6% | 11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |