Explore the Family Name Litten
The meaning of Litten
English: variant of Litton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Litten has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,165 with a count of 1,523 individuals carrying this name, increasing to a ranking of 17,131 and a count of 1,655 by 2010. This represents a change of 0.2 in ranking and an 8.67% increase in the number of individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,165 | #17,131 | 0.2% |
| Count | 1,523 | 1,655 | 8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litten
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some shifts during the same time period. In 2000, the majority of those with the Litten surname identified as White (96.39%), followed by Hispanic (1.51%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.85%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.72%). By 2010, while the White category still dominated (95.89%), there were increases in the Hispanic (1.57%) and Black (0.60%) categories. Interestingly, there was also a new identification category: Two or more races (0.97%). However, there were decreases in the Asian/Pacific Islander (0.54%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.42%) categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.89% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.57% | 3.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.54% | -36.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.42% | -41.67% |