Explore the Family Name Liesch
The meaning of Liesch
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area covered by reeds, Middle High German liesche, or a habitational name from a place near Trier named with this word. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Liš: presumably a nickname from a shortened (masculinized) form of liška ‘fox’ (compare Lis 1); alternatively, perhaps from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Li-. Compare Lish. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Liesch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Liesch has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Liesch was the 54,020th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 60,960th rank, marking a decline of approximately 12.85%. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell from 358 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, a drop of almost 7.82%. Thus, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the surname Liesch went down from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of about 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #60,960 | -12.85% |
| Count | 358 | 330 | -7.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liesch
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Liesch identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage was marginally lower in 2010 at 94.85%, down from 95.25% in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, rising from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. However, the proportion of people identifying as two or more races fell by 18.39%, from 2.23% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Liesch identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.85% | -0.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 1.82% | -18.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.82% | 30% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |