Explore the Family Name Litteken
The meaning of Litteken
Americanized form of German Lütteken: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litteken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Litteken saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,233rd in frequency with 382 individuals possessing the name. By 2010, that rank had slightly improved to 51,176 and the count of individuals with the surname increased to 407. This represents a percentage change of 0.11 in rank and an absolute change of 6.54 in count. Throughout this period, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #51,176 | 0.11% |
| Count | 382 | 407 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litteken
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Litteken. In 2000, the vast majority (98.17%) of people with this surname identified as White, followed by a small percentage who identified as Hispanic (1.31%). A decade later, while the majority still identified as White (96.07%), there was a slight decrease in this category (-2.14). The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 31.30, reaching 1.72% in 2010. Additionally, by 2010, there were individuals with the surname Litteken who identified with two or more races (1.72%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 96.07% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.72% | 31.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |