Explore the Family Name Liz
The meaning of Liz
Galician: habitational name from Liz in Lugo province, Galicia (Spain). As a Hispanic name it may also be an altered form of Lis. Compare Deliz.
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How common is the last name Liz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Liz increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 31,235th most popular surname, but by 2010, it climbed to the 26,362nd spot, marking a 15.6% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 702 in 2000 to 926 in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 31.91%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.26 named Liz in 2000, but this number rose by 19.23% to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #26,362 | 15.6% |
| Count | 702 | 926 | 31.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.31 | 19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liz
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Liz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some marked shifts over the decade. The largest group identifying as Liz are those of Hispanic ethnicity, increasing from 82.76% in 2000 to 88.77% in 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders decreased dramatically by 56.94%, going from 6.27% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010. Individuals identifying as white dropped slightly from 8.69% to 7.88%. A notable change occurred among those claiming two or more races, which went from 1.57% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No individuals with the surname Liz identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.76% | 88.77% | 7.26% |
| White | 8.69% | 7.88% | -9.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.27% | 2.7% | -56.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |