Explore the Family Name Lishman
The meaning of Lishman
English (Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria): northern variant of Leachman.
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How common is the last name Lishman in the United States?
The surname Lishman witnessed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Ranked as the 54,269th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 62,045th spot in 2010, marking a 14.33% decrease. In terms of count, there were 356 individuals with the Lishman surname in 2000, which fell to 323 by 2010, showing a drop of 9.27%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.13 Lishmans in 2000, which decreased to about 0.11 in 2010, indicating a 15.38% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #62,045 | -14.33% |
| Count | 356 | 323 | -9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lishman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lishman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 88.20% to 86.07% over the decade. The Black population rose significantly from 4.78% to 6.81%, marking a 42.47% surge. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races remained stable at around 3.10% each. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 86.07% | -2.41% |
| Black | 4.78% | 6.81% | 42.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.09% | 3.1% | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 3.09% | 3.1% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |