Explore the Family Name Lysy
The meaning of Lysy
Czech and Slovak (Lysý): descriptive nickname from lysý ‘bald’. Compare Lisy.
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How common is the last name Lysy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lysy has experienced slight changes in popularity over time. In 2000, Lysy was ranked 99,725th among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slightly dropped to the 105,600th rank, reflecting a decrease of about 5.89%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname showed a small increase from 168 in 2000 to 169 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 0.6%. The proportion of individuals named Lysy per 100k people remained stable at 0.06 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #105,600 | -5.89% |
| Count | 168 | 169 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lysy
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Lysy identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Specifically, 98.81% identified as White in 2000, a figure that slightly declined to 98.22% in 2010, reflecting a marginal change of -0.60%. No significant data was reported for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 98.22% | -0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |