Explore the Family Name Lizak
The meaning of Lizak
Polish: nickname from lizać ‘to lick’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Stanislaw, Beata, Bronislaw, Janusz, Ludwik, Maciej, Mieczyslaw, Thadeus, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Lizak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lizak saw slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lizak ranked as the 35,445th most popular surname in the United States, but it dropped slightly to the 36,838th spot by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.93%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 601 to 606 during the same period, indicating a minor growth of 0.83%. The proportion of individuals named Lizak per 100,000 inhabitants also decreased by 4.55%, falling from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #36,838 | -3.93% |
| Count | 601 | 606 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lizak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides a snapshot into the distribution of the Lizak surname across different groups. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (98.84%). By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 97.19%. Meanwhile, representation of Lizak within the Asian/Pacific Islander community grew from 1% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. Additionally, Hispanic representation emerged in 2010 accounting for 0.83% of the people with the Lizak surname. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.84% | 97.19% | -1.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.16% | 16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |