Explore the Family Name Lissy
The meaning of Lissy
1. Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Lysý or Lisý ‘bald’ (see Lysy, Lisy). 2. French: habitational name from Lissy, a commune in north-central France.
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How common is the last name Lissy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lissy has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 67,113th, and by 2010, it dropped to the 71,678th position. This is a 6.8% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also marginally declined from 275 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, a small decrease of 1.09%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this name also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #71,678 | -6.8% |
| Count | 275 | 272 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lissy
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lissy. In 2000, nearly all (97.45%) identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 94.49% in 2010. There was no record of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, in 2010, for the first time, there were individuals who identified as Hispanic (2.21%) and those who identified with two or more races (2.21%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 94.49% | -3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |