Explore the Family Name Lisac
The meaning of Lisac
1. Croatian: nickname from lisac ‘he-fox’, applied to a sly, cunning person. It may also be from lisac ‘piebald horse’. 2. Slovenian: dialect variant of Lisec ‘piebald horse or pig’.
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How common is the last name Lisac in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lisac's popularity saw a subtle change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lisac ranked 73,412 in popularity and increased slightly to rank 76,029 by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.56%. The count of people with the Lisac surname also saw a minor increase from 246 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.85%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #76,029 | -3.56% |
| Count | 246 | 253 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lisac
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lisac. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.97% in 2000 to 96.05% in 2010. There was a negligible change in the Hispanic category, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.05% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |