Explore the Family Name Lysek
The meaning of Lysek
Polish: nickname for a man with a bald pate, from a diminutive of Polish łysy ‘bald’ (see Lysy, Lysiak). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Janusz, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Lysek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lysek has experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,133 in terms of overall prevalence, slipping marginally to 65,424 by 2010, marking a 0.45% decrease. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased over the same period, from 285 to 303, indicating a 6.32% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #65,424 | -0.45% |
| Count | 285 | 303 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lysek
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lysek identify as White. There was a slight increase in this percentage between 2000 and 2010, from 97.19% to 98.35%. Notably, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data showed a small Hispanic representation in 2000 at 1.75%, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 98.35% | 1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |