Explore the Family Name Liess
The meaning of Liess
1. German: variant of Lies 1–4. 2. Probably also a Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Lis 1 ‘fox’ or Sorbian Lěs ‘wood, forest’ (see Lies 5–6, compare Liss).
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How common is the last name Liess in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liess showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 70,679 with a count of 258 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the ranking had slightly improved to 70,208 with a count of 279 individuals sporting the Liess surname. This represents an increase of 8.14% in the number of people with this last name. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #70,208 | 0.67% |
| Count | 258 | 279 | 8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liess
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Liess surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.29% of people with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.06% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Liess surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a slight emergence of the Liess surname among those identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.51% of people with this last name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.06% | -1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |