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

Litherland, 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 Litherland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litherland in America

Litherland is the 28967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litherland surname appeared 820 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 Litherland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Litherland 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 Litherland

The surname Litherland has its origins in the county of Lancashire, England, dating back to the 13th century. It is a toponymic name derived from the Old English words "lithir" meaning "pliant" or "flexible," and "land" meaning "land" or "territory." The name likely referred to a piece of land with a pliable or marshy terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Litherland can be found in the Lancashire Inquests of 1311-1334, where a John de Litherland is mentioned as holding lands in the township of Litherland, near Liverpool. The township itself is believed to have been named after this family, further solidifying the connection between the name and the area.

The name has also appeared in various historical records and documents throughout the centuries. For instance, a Richard Litherland is listed in the Lancashire Wills of 1548-1558, indicating the presence of the family in the region during the Tudor period.

During the 17th century, the Litherland family played a role in the English Civil War. A notable figure from this time was Captain John Litherland, who fought for the Parliamentarian forces and was involved in the siege of Liverpool in 1644.

In the 18th century, the name Litherland appeared in various parish records and registers across Lancashire, indicating the continued presence of the family in the area. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Litherland (1721-1795), a merchant and landowner from Liverpool.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, the Litherland family became involved in various trades and industries. One prominent figure was William Litherland (1833-1901), a shipbuilder from Liverpool who established the Litherland Shipbuilding Company.

Other notable individuals with the surname Litherland include:

1. Sir Ralph Litherland (1865-1945), a British businessman and politician who served as Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
2. Alfred Litherland (1888-1975), an English cricketer who played for Lancashire County Cricket Club.
3. Albert Litherland (1901-1977), a British artist known for his landscape paintings of the Merseyside region.
4. Ellen Litherland (1923-2008), a British actress who appeared in numerous television shows and films.
5. Ian Litherland (born 1943), a British computer scientist and professor at the University of Liverpool.

While the Litherland surname has its roots firmly planted in Lancashire, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of England and beyond, with descendants bearing the name found in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litherland

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

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

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