Explore the Family Name Liska
The meaning of Liska
Czech (Liška) or Slovak (Líška): from Czech liška, Slovak líška ‘fox’, a nickname for a cunning person or for a redhead.
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How common is the last name Liska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liska has seen an increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 11,898th most popular surname, rising to the 11,697th position in 2010, which marks a 1.69% change. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,409 in 2000 to 2,679 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 11.21%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, 0.89 had the surname Liska in 2000, increasing to 0.91 in 2010, indicating a 2.25% growth in its proportionality.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,898 | #11,697 | 1.69% |
| Count | 2,409 | 2,679 | 11.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.91 | 2.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liska
In terms of ethnicity, the Liska surname showed varied levels of representation between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest representation comes from the White community, accounting for 96.10% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 92.57% by 2010. While the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities saw significant increases in representation within the Liska surname of 364.86% and 70.85% respectively, the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities showed only marginal increases. Those identifying as Two or More Races also increased their representation from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 92.57% | -3.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.4% | 70.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 1.72% | 364.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.61% | 69.47% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.37% | 12.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.34% | 36% |