2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lisotta
Italian surname derived from the female given name Lisotta, a diminutive of Elisabetta (Elizabeth).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Lisotta. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lisotta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Lisotta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lisotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lisotta
The surname Lisotta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "liso," which means "smooth" or "flat." This suggests that the name may have been initially attributed to someone who lived in a flat or level area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lisotta can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of documents from the Lombard period dating back to the 7th century. In this manuscript, a person named Lisottus is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Spoleto, Umbria.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lisotta appeared in various historical records across central Italy. In the 12th century, a nobleman named Guido Lisotta was documented as a prominent figure in the city of Perugia. His descendants continued to hold influential positions within the local nobility for several generations.
In the 15th century, a notable figure by the name of Giovanni Lisotta was a respected scholar and humanist. Born in Siena in 1420, he was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. His works were widely circulated among the intellectual circles of the Renaissance period.
Another historical figure with the surname Lisotta was Antonio Lisotta, a Franciscan friar who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his missionary work in the Americas and his efforts to convert indigenous populations to Christianity.
In the 18th century, the name Lisotta was associated with the town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena. Several families with this surname were documented as landowners and merchants in the region during this period.
Throughout its history, the surname Lisotta has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Lisotti, Lisota, and Lisotti. These variations can be found in historical records and documents across different regions of Italy.
While the surname Lisotta may not be as prominent today as it once was, its rich history and origins in central Italy have contributed to the tapestry of Italian heritage and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lisotta
Among Census respondents with the surname Lisotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lisotta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lisotta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lisotta
Lisotta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,810 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-13 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,997 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 10,810 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 12,997 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lisotta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #149,446 | -9.5% |
| Count | 123 | 110 | -10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lisotta bearers went from 123 to 110 (-10.6% change). The surname moved down 12,997 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #149,446.
FAQ
Lisotta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lisotta?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Lisotta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Lisotta?
Lisotta ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Lisotta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lisotta.
Has Lisotta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lisotta went from 123 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Lisotta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lisotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lisotta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lisotta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (5.5%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lisotta (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lisotta mean?
Italian surname derived from the female given name Lisotta, a diminutive of Elisabetta (Elizabeth). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lisotta (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Lisotta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.