Explore the Family Name Lizza
The meaning of Lizza
Italian: from lizza, a term meaning ‘lists’ and also denoting a sort of simple sleigh and, in Venice, a machine used to ferry boats to the lagoon. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Tiberio, Elia, Emilio, Carlo, Mario.
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How common is the last name Lizza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lizza has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,500 among all surnames in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to 52,619. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Lizza increased slightly from 371 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, reflecting a 6.2% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #52,619 | -0.23% |
| Count | 371 | 394 | 6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lizza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lizza, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, although there was a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.19% of those bearing the surname were identified as White, which decreased to 96.95% in 2010. The data also indicates a small emergence of Hispanic identity attached to the surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. No significant counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were observed in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.19% | 96.95% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |