Explore the Family Name Litzenberg
The meaning of Litzenberg
German: probably an altered form of Lützenberg, a variant of Lützenberger (see Litzenberger).
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How common is the last name Litzenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Litzenberg experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,289 in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 56,195, a decrease of 7.47%. The number of people counted with this surname also fell from 373 to 364 during this period, a drop of approximately 2.41%. Additionally, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 residents shrank from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a decrease of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #56,195 | -7.47% |
| Count | 373 | 364 | -2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Litzenberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveal the ethnic identity linked with the surname Litzenberg. Both in 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals with this last name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 96.78% of all Litzenbergs in 2000 and 95.88% in 2010. This indicates a slight decrease in the percentage of White individuals with this surname over the decade. There were also no reported cases of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.88% | -0.93% |
| 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% |