Explore the Family Name Lizer
The meaning of Lizer
Americanized form of German Leiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lizer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lizer slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 48,469 in 2000 to 49,723 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.59%. However, the count or the total number of people with the Lizer surname increased by 3.18% from 409 to 422 during the same period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #49,723 | -2.59% |
| Count | 409 | 422 | 3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lizer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Lizer surname. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased from 85.57% in 2000 to 81.04% in 2010, a change of -5.29%. In contrast, the proportion of Hispanic individuals slightly increased from 2.20% to 2.37%, a change of 7.73%. A significant increase was observed among individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where the percentage rose from 11.25% in 2000 to 14.93% in 2010, marking a 32.71% change. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, or of two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.57% | 81.04% | -5.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.25% | 14.93% | 32.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.37% | 7.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |