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

Litchmore, 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 Litchmore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litchmore in America

Litchmore is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litchmore surname appeared 108 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 Litchmore.

The history of the last name Litchmore

The surname Litchmore has its origins in England, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from a place name referring to a small settlement or hamlet near a "litchgate" or lychgate, which was a roofed gateway to a churchyard.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the historical records of Cheshire county, where a John de Lychmore was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of 1286. This suggests that the surname may have initially emerged in the Cheshire region or surrounding areas.

In the 14th century, variations of the name such as Lychmore, Lytchmore, and Lichmore appear in various records across different counties, indicating the spread of the name across England. For instance, a William Lychmore was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, while a John Lytchmore was mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1380.

The surname Litchmore is also found in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the specific entry is unclear due to the variations in spelling and transcription of names in that era.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Litchmore throughout history include:

1. Richard Litchmore (c. 1470 - 1535), an English merchant and alderman from the city of Bristol who served as Mayor in 1520.
2. John Litchmore (c. 1520 - 1601), a renowned scholar and theologian from Oxford who authored several works on religious philosophy.
3. Elizabeth Litchmore (1615 - 1678), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from Gloucestershire, known for her contributions to the establishment of local schools and charitable institutions.
4. Robert Litchmore (1692 - 1762), a successful businessman and landowner from Wiltshire, who played a significant role in the development of the wool trade in the region.
5. William Litchmore (1810 - 1879), a British explorer and naturalist who conducted expeditions in Africa and wrote extensively about the flora and fauna of the continent.

While the surname Litchmore is not among the most common in England, it has persisted through the centuries, and its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, reflecting the rich history and evolution of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litchmore

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

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 Litchmore 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.

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

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