Explore the Family Name Slisz
The meaning of Slisz
Polish: rare variant of Słysz, a nickname for an eavesdropper, from słyszeć ‘to hear, to listen’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ferdynand.
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How common is the last name Slisz in the United States?
The surname Slisz has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,207 and dropped down to 66,754 in 2010, indicating a -9.06% change. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished slightly from 307 to 296, a -3.58% change. Proportionally, in terms of every 100,000 people, the ratio decreased from 0.11 to 0.1, exhibiting a -9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #66,754 | -9.06% |
| Count | 307 | 296 | -3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slisz
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Slisz, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it remains predominantly linked to those who identify as White. However, this demographic saw a slight decrease, moving from 96.09% in 2000 to 92.57% in 2010, a -3.66% change. Those identifying as Hispanic with the Slisz surname increased from 2.61% to 3.38%, a rise of 29.50%. Interestingly, in 2010, some new ethnic associations were found. Both Black and those identifying with two or more races made up 2.03% of the population each. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years reported.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 92.57% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.38% | 29.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |