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

Litzinger, 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 Litzinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litzinger in America

Litzinger is the 22375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litzinger surname appeared 1,151 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 Litzinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Litzinger 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 Litzinger

The surname Litzinger is of German origin and traces its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Litzinger" or "Litzinger." The name is derived from the Old German word "litz," which means "boundary" or "border," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a border or boundary area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Litzinger name can be found in the "Bairisches Wörterbuch" (Bavarian Dictionary), published in the late 19th century. This dictionary documented the name's presence in various parts of Bavaria during the Middle Ages.

The Litzinger surname is also associated with several historical figures. One notable bearer of this name was Johannes Litzinger (1542-1607), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who played a significant role in the religious upheavals of the 16th century.

Another prominent Litzinger was Wilhelm Litzinger (1809-1884), a German painter known for his landscape and genre paintings. His works are displayed in several art galleries and museums across Germany.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Litzinger name can be traced back to Johann Litzinger (1727-1802), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century. His descendants later migrated to other parts of the country, contributing to the spread of the Litzinger name across various regions.

Other notable individuals with the Litzinger surname include:

1. Heinrich Litzinger (1818-1892), a German-American artist and lithographer who contributed significantly to the development of lithography in the United States.

2. Karl Litzinger (1850-1926), an Austrian-born American architect and civil engineer responsible for designing several notable buildings in Cleveland, Ohio.

3. William Litzinger (1854-1925), an American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Toledo, Ohio.

4. Otto Litzinger (1879-1957), a German-born American landscape architect known for his work on various public parks and gardens in the United States.

5. Theodor Litzinger (1892-1971), a German-American artist and illustrator whose works were featured in numerous publications, including The Saturday Evening Post and Life magazine.

The Litzinger name has maintained its presence throughout history, with its bearers leaving their mark in various fields, including theology, art, architecture, and business. While the name's origins can be traced back to Bavaria, it has since spread across different parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchange that have shaped human societies over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litzinger

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

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

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