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

Lisi, 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 Lisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lisi in America

Lisi is the 15355th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lisi surname appeared 1,910 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 Lisi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lisi 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 Lisi

The surname LISI is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany in central Italy. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "liso," which means "smooth" or "flat," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or a geographical feature associated with the name's early bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LISI name can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated around 1260. This document mentions a certain "Guido Lisi," who was a merchant and landowner in the area. Another notable early reference is found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Siena, which records a "Bartolomeo Lisi" as a prominent citizen and member of the local guild.

The LISI name also appears in several historical records from the Renaissance period, such as the writings of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). In his famous work, "The Divine Comedy," Dante mentions a character named "Lisi" who is said to have been a member of the Florentine noble family of Cavalcanti.

Throughout the centuries, the LISI surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One prominent example is the Italian sculptor and architect Tommaso Lisi (1645-1722), who was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Rome and Naples. Another notable figure is the 18th-century Italian painter Gian Antonio Lisi (1701-1784), whose works can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.

In the 19th century, the LISI name gained further recognition with the birth of the Italian mathematician and engineer Galileo Lisi (1835-1909), who made significant contributions to the field of mechanics and the study of elasticity. Additionally, the Italian botanist and horticulturist Emilio Lisi (1858-1927) is remembered for his extensive research on plant species and his contributions to the development of modern horticulture.

The LISI surname has also been linked to various place names and geographical locations within Italy, such as the town of Lisi in the province of Treviso, Veneto, and the village of Lisi in the province of Pistoia, Tuscany. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lisi

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

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

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