Explore the Family Name Lisker
The meaning of Lisker
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Lisko in Poland or Liski, now in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Batya, Meshulam, Tova.
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How common is the last name Lisker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lisker has seen a significant decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lisker was ranked 72,905th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 102,197, marking a decrease of 40.18%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Lisker surname fell from 248 in 2000 to 176 in 2010, a decline of 29.03%. The name's frequency per 100,000 people likewise decreased by 33.33%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #102,197 | -40.18% |
| Count | 248 | 176 | -29.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lisker
Concerning ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the Lisker surname identify as White, with 94.35% in 2000 and slightly less at 93.75% in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 0.64%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the number of Liskers identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.63% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010, an increase of 25.34%. The census data recorded no Liskers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 93.75% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.63% | 4.55% | 25.34% |
| 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% |