Explore the Family Name Litwak
The meaning of Litwak
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Yiddish litvak, Polish Litwak ‘Lithuanian’ denoting a Jew who spoke the northeastern dialect of Yiddish, i.e. someone from the historical Grand Duchy of Lithuania (a region much larger than present-day Lithuania, for it included Belarus, parts of northeastern Poland, parts of northern Ukraine, and Latvia). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Gershon.
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How common is the last name Litwak in the United States?
The surname Litwak saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Litwak was ranked 56,979th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 61,745th, a change of -8.36%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also slightly decreased from 335 in 2000 to 325 in 2010. This is a moderate drop of approximately -2.99%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #61,745 | -8.36% |
| Count | 335 | 325 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litwak
The ethnicity associated with the surname Litwak also demonstrated some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White during both years, though the percentage decreased slightly from 97.61% in 2000 to 96.31% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. The census data did not show any individuals with the Litwak surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.31% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.77% | 54.75% |
| 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% |