Explore the Family Name Litwiller
The meaning of Litwiller
Probably an Americanized form of Swiss German Leutwiler: habitational name for someone from a place called Leutwil, canton Aargau (Switzerland).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Litwiller in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Litwiller experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name went from 23,207 in 2000 to 23,185 in 2010, which marks a minute growth of about 0.09%. During this decade, the count of individuals with the Litwiller surname rose from 1,026 to 1,100, reflecting a 7.21% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the surname experienced a slight decrease of -2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,207 | #23,185 | 0.09% |
| Count | 1,026 | 1,100 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litwiller
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Litwiller also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.44% of individuals with the surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage fell slightly to 97.18%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an uptick from 0.49% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.58% to 0.45% during the same period. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97.18% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.49% | 1.82% | 271.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.45% | -22.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |