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

Lisenby, 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 Lisenby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lisenby in America

Lisenby is the 17249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lisenby surname appeared 1,642 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lisenby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lisenby 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 Lisenby

The surname Lisenby is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "lis" meaning "pasture" or "meadow" and "byr" meaning "a dwelling place" or "farm." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked on a pasture or meadowland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where it appears as "Lysebenby." This variation in spelling was common in those times, as names were often written phonetically by scribes. Over the centuries, the name evolved into its current form, Lisenby.

While there are no known historical figures of great renown bearing the surname Lisenby, several individuals have left their mark throughout the years. One notable example is John Lisenby, a English merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. Records show that he owned substantial property in the county of Lincolnshire.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Lisenby settled in the American colonies, particularly in Virginia and North Carolina. One member of this family, William Lisenby, was born in 1685 and is recorded as having served in the militia during the French and Indian War.

Another individual of note is Thomas Lisenby, who was born in 1792 in Tennessee. He served as a soldier in the War of 1812 and later became a successful farmer in the state.

Moving forward to the 19th century, we find Elizabeth Lisenby, born in 1837 in Alabama. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and worked tirelessly to secure voting rights for women in her state.

While the Lisenby name may not be as well-known as some others, it has a rich history that spans centuries and continents. From its humble origins in the meadows of medieval England to its journey across the Atlantic and beyond, the name has left a lasting imprint on the tapestry of human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lisenby

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

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 Lisenby 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 Lisenby 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 Lisenby was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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