Explore the Family Name Lyssy
The meaning of Lyssy
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Lysý ‘bald’ (see Lysy).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lyssy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lyssy has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lyssy was ranked 40,690th most popular surname, but fell to 41,501st in 2010, marking a decrease of about 1.99%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Lyssy surname increased from 506 in 2000 to 524 in 2010, showing an increase of 3.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #41,501 | -1.99% |
| Count | 506 | 524 | 3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lyssy
With regards to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Lyssy surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White increased from 93.68% to 95.42%, an increase of 1.86%. The next highest representation is seen in Hispanic identity which decreased from 4.55% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010, a decline of 28.79%. There was also a small increase in individuals identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races, from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010, an increase of 16.16%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 95.42% | 1.86% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 3.24% | -28.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.15% | 16.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |