Explore the Family Name Lytch
The meaning of Lytch
Possibly an Americanized form of Swiss German Lütschi, a variant of Lutsch 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lytch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lytch has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 71,372, but fell to 79,846 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 255 to 238 during this period, a drop of 6.67%. Concurrently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #79,846 | -11.87% |
| Count | 255 | 238 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lytch
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Lytch shows some interesting dynamics from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identify as Black, at 68.24% in 2000 and slightly less at 65.55% in 2010. Another significant ethnicity identified with this surname is White, showing a modest increase from 25.49% to 27.73%. Those identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 1.96% to 3.78%, a growth of 92.86%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic declined by 40.51%, going from 3.53% to 2.10%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.24% | 65.55% | -3.94% |
| White | 25.49% | 27.73% | 8.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 3.78% | 92.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 2.1% | -40.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |