Explore the Family Name Zisa
The meaning of Zisa
Italian (Sicily): most probably from a female personal name ultimately derived from Arabic ʿazīz ‘dear one’ (see Aziz). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Filippo, Giuseppe, Rino, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Zisa in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Zisa, as derived from data in the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a marginal change between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 47,485, which slightly dipped to 48,060 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.21%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Zisa surname increased from 420 to 440 during the same period, indicating an increase of 4.76%. However, the proportion per 100K showed a reduction of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #48,060 | -1.21% |
| Count | 420 | 440 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zisa
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zisa, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group experienced a slight increase from 94.76% in 2000 to 95.23% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 27.27%, going from 2.86% of the Zisa population in 2000 to 3.64% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, down from 2.14% in 2000. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 95.23% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 3.64% | 27.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |