Explore the Family Name Lissner
The meaning of Lissner
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Lissa in Saxony, Lusatia, and Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Helmuth.
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How common is the last name Lissner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lissner has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 58,397 in 2000, it fell to 61,123 by 2010, showing a drop of about 4.67%. Despite this, the actual number of people with the Lissner surname increased slightly. In 2000, there were 325 individuals with this name, and by 2010, that number had risen to 329 - an increase of 1.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #61,123 | -4.67% |
| Count | 325 | 329 | 1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lissner
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic composition of individuals carrying the Lissner surname. The majority identify as White, though this percentage has decreased slightly from 97.23% in 2000 to 93.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander have seen a relative increase, rising from 2.46% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 data introduced a new group—about 1.82% of people with the surname Lissner identified as Hispanic. There was no data available for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 93.92% | -3.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 3.04% | 23.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |