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

Litzsey, 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 Litzsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litzsey in America

Litzsey is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litzsey surname appeared 140 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 Litzsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Litzsey 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 Litzsey

The surname Litzsey is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locative name, derived from a specific place or region where the earliest bearers of the name resided.

One possible theory suggests that Litzsey may have evolved from the German word "Litz," which refers to a small brook or stream. This would indicate that the name's origins are linked to a place situated near a small watercourse.

Historical records mentioning the surname Litzsey are relatively scarce, but some references can be found in ancient documents and manuscripts from various regions of Germany. One notable example is the inclusion of a variation of the name, "Litzsee," in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former principality of Anhalt, dated around the 13th century.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Litzsey is believed to be from the late 15th century, when a man named Hans Litzsey was documented in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, in the Franconia region of present-day Bavaria.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Litzsey. One such person was Johann Litzsey, a German soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and was mentioned in the chronicles of the conflict.

Another influential figure was Christoph Litzsey, a renowned artist and engraver who lived in the 17th century. His works, particularly his intricate etchings and engravings, are highly regarded and can be found in various art collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, a man named Friedrich Litzsey gained prominence as a respected scholar and philosopher. His writings on ethics and morality were widely read and discussed during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, there was a notable Litzsey family involved in the brewing industry in the German state of Bavaria. The patriarch, Wilhelm Litzsey (1812-1892), established a successful brewery that remained in operation for several generations.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, a woman named Elise Litzsey (1885-1967) made a name for herself as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Germany. Her efforts to improve educational opportunities for girls and women were widely recognized and celebrated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litzsey

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

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

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