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

Litwa, 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 Litwa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litwa in America

Litwa is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litwa surname appeared 139 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 Litwa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Litwa 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 Litwa

The surname Litwa has its origins in Poland, originating in the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "Litwa," which means Lithuania, referring to the region or the people of Lithuania. The name was likely given to individuals who either lived in or near Lithuania, or had some connection to the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Litwa surname can be found in a document from the city of Krakow, dated 1379. The document mentions a certain "Petrus Litwa," suggesting that the name was already in use at that time. Additionally, there are records from the 15th century that mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Lithuan" and "Lytwa."

In the 16th century, the Litwa surname appeared in various historical records, including court documents and parish registers. One notable example is Jan Litwa, a merchant who lived in the city of Gdansk in the mid-16th century. He was involved in trade with other Baltic regions and left behind several business records.

During the 17th century, the Litwa surname gained more prominence, and several individuals with this name held positions of importance. One such person was Tomasz Litwa, a Polish nobleman who served as a military commander during the Polish-Swedish War (1626-1629). He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the Litwa surname continued to be found in various historical records, including church registers and tax records. One notable figure from this period was Stanislaw Litwa, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived in the region of Malopolska. He was known for his charitable contributions and support for education.

Moving into the 19th century, the Litwa surname was still prevalent, particularly in central and eastern Poland. One individual of note was Józef Litwa, a Polish painter and artist who lived from 1809 to 1878. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in several museums and art galleries in Poland.

Throughout the centuries, the Litwa surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, military leaders, landowners, artists, and more. While the exact origins and meanings of surnames can be difficult to trace with absolute certainty, the Litwa surname remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of Poland and its connections to Lithuania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litwa

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

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

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