Explore the Family Name Litscher
The meaning of Litscher
German: 1. variant of Litsch, from Old Slavic ljutъ ‘grim, wild’, a nickname for a wild, unruly person. 2. variant of Lütscher, a derivative of the personal name Liuzo. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Markus.
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How common is the last name Litscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Litscher has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Litscher ranked 67,936th in popularity and had 271 individuals carrying this surname, representing a proportion of 0.1 per 100k. By 2010, the rank dropped to 75,564 and the count decreased to 255, showing a proportional representation of 0.09 per 100k. This indicates an overall popularity change of -11.23% and a count change of -5.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #75,564 | -11.23% |
| Count | 271 | 255 | -5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litscher
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Litscher identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.78% between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.42% of Litschers were White, dropping slightly to 95.69% by 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. However, there was a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname category, with a representation of 1.96% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 95.69% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| 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% |