Find out how popular the last name Lisa is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lisa.

Lisa, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lisa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lisa in America

Lisa is the 21272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lisa surname appeared 1,232 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lisa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lisa to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lisa

The surname LISA is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages, possibly derived from the Late Latin word "licia," meaning "thread" or "string." It is thought to have been an occupational surname initially given to those involved in the textile industry, such as weavers or spinners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LISA can be found in the city of Pisa, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. The name was likely influenced by the name of the city itself, which was derived from the ancient Greek word "Pisae."

LISA is also closely linked to the Italian place name "Lesa," a small town located on the western shores of Lake Maggiore in the Piedmont region. This connection suggests that the surname may have originated in or around this area before spreading to other parts of Italy.

In the 14th century, records indicate that a prominent family bearing the name LISA existed in the city of Florence. Notably, a member of this family, Giovanni di Berto LISA (c. 1370-1456), was a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Florence, including the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Another notable figure with the surname LISA was Girolamo LISA (c. 1530-1593), an Italian Renaissance painter from the city of Treviso in the Veneto region. He is best known for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning churches throughout northern Italy.

During the 16th century, the LISA surname also appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a family of merchants and traders bearing this name was influential in the city's economy and international trade networks.

Other individuals of historical significance with the surname LISA include Giuseppe LISA (1808-1867), an Italian physician and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and Carlo LISA (1872-1945), an Italian sculptor and painter known for his monumental works and participation in the Futurist movement.

Throughout its history, the surname LISA has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and the diverse origins of its family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lisa

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lisa.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lisa was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lisa has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lisa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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