Lissade
An uncommon surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational description.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Lissade. That puts it at #126,765 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lissade surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#126,765
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
135
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 135 bearers of the surname Lissade in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 126765th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lissade, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lissade
The surname LISSADE is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. The name is thought to derive from the Old French word "lissart," which means "a stream" or "a brook." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a small watercourse or river.
In the Middle Ages, the use of surnames became more common, and people often adopted names that reflected their place of residence or occupation. The name LISSADE could have been given to someone who lived near a particular stream or brook, or it might have been an occupational name for someone who worked near or with water, such as a miller or a fisherman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LISSADE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name existed in Normandy before the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure bearing the name LISSADE was Jean Lissade, a French nobleman and landowner from the region of Normandy. He was born around 1320 and was known for his involvement in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
Another notable bearer of the name was Philippe Lissade, a 16th-century French scholar and theologian. He was born in 1560 in the town of Rouen and was known for his writings on religious matters.
In the 17th century, a French explorer named Jacques Lissade played a role in the colonization of North America. He was born in 1635 and was part of an expedition that explored the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes region.
During the 18th century, a French general named Louis Lissade made a name for himself in the military campaigns of the French Revolution. He was born in 1745 and served under Napoleon Bonaparte.
In the 19th century, a French artist named Émile Lissade gained recognition for his landscape paintings. He was born in 1820 in the city of Marseille and was known for his depictions of the French countryside.
The surname LISSADE has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with various notable figures from different walks of life, including nobility, scholars, explorers, military leaders, and artists.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lissade
Among Census respondents with the surname Lissade, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Lissade bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lissade surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American91.1%
- Unknown or suppressed5.2%
- Two or more races3.7%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lissade surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,816 | #126,765 | 8.0% |
| Count | 112 | 135 | 20.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lissade bearers went from 112 to 135 (+20.5% change). The surname moved up 11,051 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,816 to #126,765.
FAQ
Lissade surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lissade?
The surname Lissade holds position #126,765 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lissade surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lissade, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.