Explore the Family Name Litster
The meaning of Litster
English: occupational name for a dyer, Middle English litster (see Lister).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litster in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Litster saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679 in popularity, but by 2010, it had declined slightly to be the 71,678th most common surname, marking a decrease of 1.41%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 258 to 272 during the same period, reflecting a growth of 5.43%. The proportion of people named Litster per 100,000 persons also experienced a small dip of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #71,678 | -1.41% |
| Count | 258 | 272 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litster
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Litster identified as White, though there was a minor decrease of 1.29% from 95.35% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations carrying this surname. Interestingly, the period saw the emergence of Litsters identifying as Hispanic, which was not recorded in 2000. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 18.45%, from 2.71% to 2.21% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 94.12% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 2.21% | -18.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |