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

Liedtke, 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 Liedtke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liedtke in America

Liedtke is the 22503rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liedtke surname appeared 1,143 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 Liedtke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liedtke 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 Liedtke

The surname Liedtke is of German origin, tracing its roots to the northern regions of Germany. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "liud," meaning "people" or "folk." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname, potentially referring to someone who was well-known or a prominent figure among the people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Liedtke can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dating back to the 13th century. In this record, a certain Henricus Liedtke is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that time period.

The name Liedtke has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Liedtke (a village in the state of Saxony-Anhalt) and Liedtkebach (a stream in the state of Lower Saxony). These place names may have contributed to the development and spread of the surname within specific geographic areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Liedtke. One prominent figure was Johann Liedtke (1686-1753), a German composer and organist who served as the court composer for the Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst. Another notable bearer of the name was Karl Liedtke (1884-1945), a German general during World War II who played a significant role in the defense of the city of Düsseldorf.

Other individuals with the surname Liedtke include Hermann Liedtke (1876-1940), a German architect and urban planner known for his work in Berlin; Erwin Liedtke (1901-1978), a German artist and painter who specialized in landscape and still-life paintings; and Ursula Liedtke (1927-2010), a German actress and writer who appeared in numerous films and television series.

While the surname Liedtke may have originated in northern Germany, it has since spread to other regions and countries, carried by individuals and families over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and linguistic traditions of the German people, reflecting their cultural identity and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liedtke

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

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 Liedtke 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 Liedtke 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 Liedtke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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