Find out how popular the last name Liechty is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Liechty.

Liechty, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Liechty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liechty in America

Liechty is the 18994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liechty surname appeared 1,435 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Liechty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liechty to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Liechty

The surname LIECHTY is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southwestern regions of Germany, particularly in areas around the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest. The name is derived from the Old High German word "liehta," which translates to "bright" or "shining," suggesting a possible connection to an individual's physical appearance or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LIECHTY name can be found in the Ortenburg Codex, a 14th-century legal document from the Duchy of Bavaria. Here, the name appears as "Liechte," which was likely a variation or precursor to the modern spelling. Another early mention is found in the Weissenau Manuscripts, a collection of religious texts from the 15th century, where the name is spelled "Liechti."

In the 16th century, records show a LIECHTY family residing in the town of Lörrach, situated near the present-day border between Germany and Switzerland. This branch of the family later migrated to nearby regions, including the Swiss canton of Basel.

Notable individuals bearing the LIECHTY surname throughout history include Hans Liechty (1495-1567), a renowned metalsmith and artisan from Freiburg im Breisgau, whose intricate works were highly sought after by nobility across Europe. Another prominent figure was Anna Liechty (1612-1688), a pioneering herbalist and midwife from the village of Kandel, whose knowledge of traditional remedies and healing practices was widely respected.

In the 18th century, Johann Liechty (1723-1802) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the town of Villingen. His creations were celebrated for their precision and craftsmanship, with several examples still preserved in museums today.

The LIECHTY name also found its way to the New World, with immigrant families settling in various regions of North America. One such individual was Jakob Liechty (1780-1852), who arrived in Pennsylvania from the Palatinate region of Germany in the early 1800s and later became a prosperous farmer and landowner.

Another notable figure was Katharina Liechty (1842-1919), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in Ohio to German immigrant parents, she founded one of the first schools for girls in the state and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.

Throughout its history, the LIECHTY surname has maintained a strong presence in both Europe and North America, with individuals contributing to various fields, including arts, crafts, agriculture, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liechty

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Liechty.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Liechty was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Liechty has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Liechty was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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