2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Liptack
One from Liptovský, a region of modern-day Slovakia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Liptack. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Liptack 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Liptack in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Liptack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Liptack
The surname Liptack has its origins in the region of Liptov in present-day Slovakia. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages as a locative name, indicating that the original bearer came from or lived in the area of Liptov. The name may derive from the Slavic word "lipa," meaning linden tree, suggesting a connection to a place where these trees grew abundantly.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Liptack can be found in a document from the 15th century, where it appears as "Lyptacky." This spelling variation reflects the linguistic evolution and regional variations that surnames often underwent over time. Additionally, the name is sometimes encountered in historical records as "Liptaczky" or "Liptaczki," further highlighting the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier eras.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jan Liptack (1520-1589) was a prominent scholar and educator in the region of Liptov. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, which contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time. Another individual of note was Michal Liptack (1675-1742), a skilled artisan and woodcarver whose intricate works adorned various churches and buildings in the area.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Liptack surname spread beyond its original geographic confines as families migrated and settled in other parts of Central Europe. One such individual was Juraj Liptack (1720-1795), a successful merchant who established trade routes and contributed to the economic prosperity of his adopted city of Bratislava.
In the 19th century, the Liptack name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Anna Liptack (1845-1912), a pioneering educator who advocated for improved access to education for women. Her efforts paved the way for greater educational opportunities in the region.
Another notable figure from this period was Jozef Liptack (1860-1927), a renowned architect whose designs left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of several cities in what is now Slovakia and neighboring countries.
While the Liptack surname may have originated in a specific geographic region, its bearers have made their mark across various fields throughout history, carrying the name to new places and leaving their imprint on the cultural and intellectual fabric of their respective eras.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Liptack
Among Census respondents with the surname Liptack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Liptack 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 Liptack surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Liptack
Liptack 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,589 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-11 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,977 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 13,589 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 10,977 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 Liptack 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 | #139,228 | #150,205 | -7.9% |
| Count | 120 | 109 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Liptack bearers went from 120 to 109 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 10,977 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #150,205.
FAQ
Liptack surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Liptack?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Liptack. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Liptack?
Liptack ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Liptack. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Liptack.
Has Liptack become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Liptack went from 120 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Liptack?
Among Census respondents with the surname Liptack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Liptack in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Liptack appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Liptack (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 Liptack mean?
One from Liptovský, a region of modern-day Slovakia. 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 Liptack (0.04 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 Liptack?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.