Explore the Family Name Lisko
The meaning of Lisko
1. Americanized form of Polish Łysko: nickname from a derivative of łysek ‘bald man’ or ‘bald-faced animal’. 2. Ukrainian: nickname for a cunning person, from lis ‘fox’ + the noun suffix -ko. 3. Possibly also an altered form of Ukrainian Lysko: nickname from lysyy ‘bald’ + the noun suffix -ko.
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How common is the last name Lisko in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lisko has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked 37,788 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 42,640, representing a decline of approximately 12.84%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 553 to 508 during the same time period, marking an 8.14% drop. The proportion of individuals named Lisko per 100,000 people similarly went down by 15%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,788 | #42,640 | -12.84% |
| Count | 553 | 508 | -8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lisko
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lisko, the majority of individuals identified as White, making up 97.44% of this group in 2010, showing a slight increase from 97.11% in 2000. The percentage of those reporting their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races, both initially at 1.08% in 2000, was reported as suppressed for privacy reasons in the 2010 census. There was no change over the decade in the percentages identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0.00%. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation within holders of the Lisko surname, increasing from 0 in 2000 to 0.98% in 2010. All this information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 97.44% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |