Explore the Family Name Liscano
The meaning of Liscano
Basque: Castilianized form of Lizkano, itself a variant of Lazkano (see Lazcano). This surname is very rare in Spain. Compare Lizcano.
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How common is the last name Liscano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Liscano" has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. The ranking improved from 39,678th place in 2000 to 33,772nd place in 2010, marking a positive change of almost 15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname "Liscano" increased by approximately 29% during this decade, growing from 521 to 674 people. The proportion of individuals carrying the name per 100,000 also increased by 21%, indicating that more people were adopting or being born into this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #33,772 | 14.88% |
| Count | 521 | 674 | 29.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.23 | 21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liscano
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Liscano". Between 2000 and 2010, the Hispanic community with this surname saw a slight decrease from 85.41% to 83.98%. In contrast, the Asian/Pacific Islander community experienced a notable increase from 3.84% to 5.19%. There was a small increase in the White community from 9.02% to 9.20%. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of the surname in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2000, but by 2010, 0.74% of those with the surname identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.41% | 83.98% | -1.67% |
| White | 9.02% | 9.2% | 2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.84% | 5.19% | 35.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |