Explore the Family Name Livshits
The meaning of Livshits
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Lipschutz. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Mikhail, Leonid, Boris, Galina, Igor, Aleksandr, Grigoriy, Grigory, Lev, Oleg, Vladimir, Yefim. Jewish Yakov, Aron, Etya, Isaak, Basya, Khaim, Khana.
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How common is the last name Livshits in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Livshits has experienced a decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 41,596 and by 2010, its ranking had descended to 48,436, representing a drop of 16.44%. The count of individuals with the Livshits surname also decreased from 493 in 2000 to 436 in 2010, marking an 11.56% decrease. This downtick is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which fell from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, showing a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #48,436 | -16.44% |
| Count | 493 | 436 | -11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Livshits
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Livshits surname identify as White. In 2000, this ethnic identity made up 99.39% and slightly increased to 99.54% by 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years, with all reported figures at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.39% | 99.54% | 0.15% |
| 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% |