Explore the Family Name Liszka
The meaning of Liszka
Polish: from Old Polish or Polish dialect liszka ‘fox’, a nickname for a cunning person or for a redhead (see Lis 1). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Kazimierz, Beata, Czeslaw, Dorota, Halina, Tadeusz, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Liszka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liszka ranked 45,308th in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 46,138th by 2010, a change of -1.83%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 445 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.82%. The proportion per 100k people remains consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #46,138 | -1.83% |
| Count | 445 | 462 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liszka
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White representation amongst those bearing the surname Liszka. In 2000, 97.53% identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 95.67% by 2010. The same period saw an increase in Hispanic representation from 1.35% to 1.95%, an increase of 44.44%. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these categories both accounted for 1.08% each. There were no changes in the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 95.67% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.95% | 44.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |