Explore the Family Name Lizzi
The meaning of Lizzi
Italian: 1. patronymic or plural form of Lizzio. 2. alternatively, a topographic name from the Salentino dialect word lizzo, plural lizzi ‘holm oak, ilex’.
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How common is the last name Lizzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lizzi has seen some changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Lizzi was ranked 47,485th most popular name but by 2010 it dropped to 53,204th, marking a decrease of 12.04%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 420 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 7.38%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lizzi per 100,000 individuals also saw an 18.75% drop from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #53,204 | -12.04% |
| Count | 420 | 389 | -7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lizzi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lizzi also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 93.33% in 2000 to 93.83% in 2010. The Hispanic percentage also rose significantly during this period from 2.62% to 4.63%, marking a 76.72% increase. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races decreased to zero. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals with the Lizzi surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 93.83% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 4.63% | 76.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |