Explore the Family Name Litvak

The meaning of Litvak

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Litwak. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Vladimir, Boris, Mikhail, Leonid, Oleg, Dmitriy, Efim, Lev, Anatoly, Savely, Yevgeny, Aleksandr. Jewish Aron, Khaim, Yakov, Batia, Etya, Iakov, Izrail, Khana.

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How common is the last name Litvak in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Litvak has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 31,235, but by 2010, it had moved up to 28,408, marking an increase of 9.05%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant growth of almost 20%, rising from 702 people in 2000 to 840 people in 2010. This led to a slight increase in the proportion per 100,000 people, which grew from 0.26 to 0.28.

20002010Change
Rank#31,235#28,4089.05%
Count70284019.66%
Proportion per 100k0.260.287.69%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litvak

The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Litvak. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with proportions of 96.15% in 2000 and 96.19% in 2010. There's been a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion growing from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010, indicating a 51.59% change. Those reporting two or more races declined from 1.71% to 0.95%, a decrease of 44.44%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White96.15%96.19%0.04%
Hispanic1.57%2.38%51.59%
Two or More Races1.71%0.95%-44.44%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%