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

Litty, 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 Litty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litty in America

Litty is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litty surname appeared 328 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 Litty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Litty 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 Litty

The surname Litty is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "lytic," meaning small or little, and was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone of diminutive stature or a younger child.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1170, where a Robert Litti is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 12th century.

In the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, a Richard Lity is listed as a landowner, indicating that the family had gained some status and prominence by that time. The spelling variations Litie and Lytye can also be found in various records from the 13th and 14th centuries.

The Litty name has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Sir John Litty, a distinguished soldier who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. He was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield by King Henry V.

Another prominent figure was William Litty, a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 16th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated funds for the construction of a free school in his hometown of Ipswich.

In the 17th century, Thomas Litty was a renowned clockmaker based in London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and nobility of the time.

During the 18th century, the Litty family had a strong presence in the county of Gloucestershire. One notable member was Edward Litty (1708-1786), a respected clergyman and author who served as the rector of Bibury for over four decades.

In more recent times, Sir Charles Litty (1840-1912) was a prominent British politician and businessman who served as a Member of Parliament for several years and was knighted for his contributions to industry and commerce.

While the Litty surname may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England and the various individuals who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litty

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

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

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