Explore the Family Name Littlefair
The meaning of Littlefair
English (northern): nickname from Middle English little + fere, feir ‘companion’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Littlefair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Littlefair has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 136,783rd most popular surname, with around 113 recorded instances. However, by 2010, it had leaped to the 119,508th position with a notable increase of 28.32% in count, bringing the total to 145 individuals bearing the surname. This shift also led to an increase in the proportion per 100k people from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, marking a 25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,783 | #119,508 | 12.63% |
| Count | 113 | 145 | 28.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Littlefair
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Littlefair largely remained stable between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the Littlefair surname identified as White, making up 92.92% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.41% in 2010. There is no record of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.31% in 2000 to 6.90% in 2010, reflecting a 29.94% change. No data was available for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 92.41% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 5.31% | 6.9% | 29.94% |
| 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% |