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

Littrell, 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 Littrell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Littrell in America

Littrell is the 6626th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Littrell surname appeared 5,111 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Littrell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Littrell 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 Littrell

The surname Littrell is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to England and the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the Old English words "littel" and "halh," which together mean "little nook" or "small hollow." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name referring to a small valley or depression in the landscape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Littrell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Litelhale," referring to a settlement or manor in the county of Warwickshire.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Littelhalgh, Littlehale, and Lyttlehale, reflecting the fluid nature of English orthography during that time. Some of these early spellings can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One notable early bearer of the Littrell name was John Lyttelhalgh, who was born in the village of Mellor, Derbyshire, around 1420. He was a wool merchant and served as a local magistrate in the mid-15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Littrell began to appear in its more modern spelling. William Littrell, born in 1535 in the village of Great Haywood, Staffordshire, was a respected landowner and farmer who played a role in the local governance of his community.

Another prominent figure with the Littrell surname was Sir Thomas Littrell, a Member of Parliament for the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the late 17th century. He was a staunch supporter of the Glorious Revolution and the ascension of William III and Mary II to the English throne.

During the 18th century, the Littrell name spread beyond its traditional heartlands in the Midlands and northern England. One notable bearer was John Littrell, born in 1712 in the village of Chedworth, Gloucestershire. He was a renowned architect and was commissioned to design several notable buildings, including the parish church of St. Mary's in the nearby town of Fairford.

As the centuries passed, the Littrell name continued to be associated with various professions and occupations, from farmers and tradesmen to professionals and academics. The name has also been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, further enriching its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Littrell

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

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

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