Explore the Family Name Litwack
The meaning of Litwack
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Litwak. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hillel, Hyman, Myer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litwack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Litwack saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695, but this ranking improved to 72,771 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.86%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 237 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, a rise of 12.66%. The proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.09 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #72,771 | 3.86% |
| Count | 237 | 267 | 12.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litwack
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Litwack identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a small decrease in this group, dropping from 98.73% in 2000 to 97.75% in 2010. The data did not show any individuals with the surname Litwack identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Similarly, there were no reports of individuals claiming two or more races under this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 97.75% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |