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

Lissade, 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 Lissade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lissade in America

Lissade is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lissade surname appeared 135 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 Lissade.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lissade 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lissade

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Lissade, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!