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

Liserio, 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 Liserio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liserio in America

Liserio is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liserio surname appeared 227 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 Liserio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liserio 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 Liserio

The surname LISERIO can be traced back to the northern regions of Italy, originating sometime during the 12th century. Its roots likely stem from the Italian word "liscio," which means smooth or sleek. This could indicate that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a smooth or polished appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LISERIO appears in a medieval manuscript from the city of Genoa, dated around 1238. This document mentions a certain "Guglielmo Liserio," suggesting that the surname was already in use during that time period in that region.

In the 14th century, the LISERIO name can be found in several official records from the city of Piacenza, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. These records include references to individuals such as "Pietro Liserio" (born c. 1315) and "Margherita Liserio" (born c. 1340), who were likely members of a prominent local family.

As the name spread across northern Italy, variations in spelling began to emerge. Some of these included "Lizzerio," "Lizerio," and "Lisseri," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.

One notable bearer of the LISERIO surname was Francesco Liserio, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher from the city of Ferrara. Born in 1510, he authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics, and served as a professor at the University of Ferrara until his death in 1578.

Another individual of note was Girolamo Liserio, a 17th-century painter from the city of Verona. Known for his religious works and portraiture, some of his paintings can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout the Veneto region.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure by the name of Antonio Liserio emerged as a respected lawyer and political figure in the city of Milan. Born in 1812, he played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and served as a member of the Sardinian parliament before his death in 1887.

It's worth mentioning that while the LISERIO surname originated in northern Italy, it eventually spread to other parts of the country and even beyond. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances remain firmly rooted in the northern regions, particularly in cities like Genoa, Piacenza, and Ferrara.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liserio

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

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

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