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

Lisowski, 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 Lisowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lisowski in America

Lisowski is the 17014th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lisowski surname appeared 1,670 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 Lisowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lisowski 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 Lisowski

The surname Lisowski originates from Poland, where it has been present since the Middle Ages. It is a toponymic surname, meaning that it derives from a specific place name. In this case, Lisowski likely comes from the village of Lisy, located in the western part of the country.

The name itself is believed to be derived from the Polish word "lis," which means "fox." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the surname may have lived in an area associated with foxes or had some connection to these animals. Variations of the spelling include Lisovski, Lisovskiy, and Lisovsky.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lisowski name can be found in the Księga Henrykowska, a manuscript from the late 13th century that documented the names of landowners and their properties in the Duchy of Silesia. This historical record mentions a certain "Martinus Lysowski," suggesting the presence of the surname in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Lisowski name was Aleksander Józef Lisowski (1637-1688), a Polish nobleman and military leader who served as a cavalry commander during the Polish-Ottoman War of 1672-1676. He played a significant role in the defense of the city of Lwów (now Lviv, Ukraine) against the Ottoman forces.

Another prominent individual with the Lisowski surname was Józef Lisowski (1797-1866), a Polish painter and illustrator who was known for his works depicting scenes from Polish history and folklore. His paintings can be found in various museums and art galleries across Poland.

In the 20th century, Józef Lisowski (1920-1982) was a Polish actor and theater director who worked with several renowned theater companies in Poland. He is particularly remembered for his performances in productions by the Teatr Stary in Kraków.

Lastly, Jerzy Lisowski (1936-2017) was a Polish writer and journalist who authored numerous books and articles on various topics, including history, culture, and politics. He was also a prominent figure in the Polish opposition movement during the communist era.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Lisowski, which has its roots in the Polish language and the geographic region of western Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lisowski

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

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

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