Explore the Family Name Lisek
The meaning of Lisek
1. Polish: nickname from lisek, a diminutive of lis ‘fox’. 2. Croatian: nickname derived from lisast ‘piebald, white-spotted’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lisek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lisek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 75,695 in 2000 to 79,338 in 2010, indicating a decline of 4.81%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, showed a minor growth of 1.27% from 237 people in 2000 to 240 people in 2010. Despite this increase in numbers, the proportion of individuals with the Lisek surname per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, suggesting that while the number of people identified as Lisek increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #79,338 | -4.81% |
| Count | 237 | 240 | 1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lisek
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lisek, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 98.73% of individuals with the surname Lisek identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.92% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the data for this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 97.92% | -0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |