Explore the Family Name Littles
The meaning of Littles
English: variant of Little.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Littles in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Littles" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,483rd in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 9,998th, a climb of 4.63%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew during this period. There were 2,810 individuals with the last name Littles in 2000, and by 2010, that number had increased to 3,224, showing a growth rate of 14.73%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose from 1.04 to 1.09, displaying an increase of 4.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,483 | #9,998 | 4.63% |
| Count | 2,810 | 3,224 | 14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 1.09 | 4.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Littles
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Littles", the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes. In 2010, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native with this surname, whereas in 2000 there were none recorded in these categories. The proportion of people identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic also saw significant increases of approximately 47.66% each. There was a slight increase in the white population, up 3.77% from 2000, while the black population saw a decrease of 4.13%. However, despite this decline, the majority of individuals with the Littles surname still identified as black in 2010, accounting for 73.42% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.58% | 73.42% | -4.13% |
| White | 18.83% | 19.54% | 3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 3.16% | 47.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 3.16% | 47.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |