2000
#37,374
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 561
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.21
Very Rare Last name
Liddick
Possibly a variant of the surname Liddell, derived from a place name in Scotland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 888 Americans carry the last name Liddick. That puts it at #31,961 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 385,985 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Liddick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
888
1 in 385,985
Census rank
#31,961
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
774
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 774 bearers of the surname Liddick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 31961st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Liddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Liddick
The surname Liddick is believed to have originated in England, deriving from the Old English word "lidae," which referred to a small river or stream. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near a small waterway.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lidech." This historical record suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.
Over time, the name evolved through various spellings, such as Liddick, Lydick, Liddick, and Liddeck. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that era.
Notable individuals with the surname Liddick throughout history include:
1. William Liddick (c. 1550-1610), an English merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.
2. Henry Liddick (1665-1732), a renowned clockmaker from London, known for his intricate timepieces.
3. Elizabeth Liddick (1718-1789), a prominent figure in the early American colonial period, renowned for her work as a midwife and herbalist in Virginia.
4. John Liddick (1795-1868), a British explorer and surveyor who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the early 19th century.
5. Margaret Liddick (1840-1924), a Scottish suffragette and campaigner for women's rights, who played a crucial role in the early feminist movement in the United Kingdom.
The surname Liddick has also been associated with various place names, particularly in England and Scotland. For instance, the village of Liddick in Northumberland and the Liddick Hill in the Scottish Borders may have derived their names from this surname or contributed to its origins.
While the surname Liddick is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the Middle Ages and has been carried by notable individuals across various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Liddick
Among Census respondents with the surname Liddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Liddick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Liddick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 704
- Two or more races4.5% · 35
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 9
- Black or African American0.9% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Liddick
Liddick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#32,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 718
+157 bearers (+28.0%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Up 5,251 places
2020
#31,961
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 774
+56 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Up 162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #37,374 | 561 | 0.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #32,123 | 718 | 0.24 | +157 bearers (+28.0%) | Up 5,251 places |
| 2020 | #31,961 | 774 | 0.26 | +56 bearers (+7.8%) | Up 162 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Liddick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,123 | #31,961 | 0.5% |
| Count | 718 | 774 | 7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.24 | 0.26 | 7.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Liddick bearers went from 718 to 774 (+7.8% change). The surname moved up 162 positions in the national ranking, going from #32,123 to #31,961.
FAQ
Liddick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Liddick?
Name Census estimates that about 888 living Americans carry the surname Liddick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 385,985 residents.
How common is Liddick?
Liddick ranks #31,961 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 774 people with the surname Liddick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (888), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.26 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.26 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Liddick.
Has Liddick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Liddick went from 718 recorded bearers to 774. That is an increase of 56 (+7.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #32,123 to #31,961.
What does the Census say about the background of Liddick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Liddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Liddick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (704 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Liddick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Two or More Races (4.5%), Hispanic (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Liddick (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Liddick mean?
Possibly a variant of the surname Liddell, derived from a place name in Scotland. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Liddick (0.26 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Liddick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.