Explore the Family Name Litzau
The meaning of Litzau
German: habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria or from Lützow in Mecklenburg. See also Lutzow.
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How common is the last name Litzau in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Litzau has moderately increased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Litzau was ranked 49,471st in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 46,811th position, marking a 5.38% increase. The count of individuals with this last name also grew from 399 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, a notable 13.78% rise. However, the proportion of people named Litzau per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #46,811 | 5.38% |
| Count | 399 | 454 | 13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litzau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Litzau has seen minor shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those carrying this name identify as White, with percentages of 95.74 in 2000 and slightly less at 94.71 in 2010. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander or Black identities. The surname did show some diversification with the introduction of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications in 2010, neither of which were present in 2000. Additionally, there was a small uptick in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.01% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.71% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.2% | 9.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |