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

Lyssy, 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 Lyssy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lyssy in America

Lyssy is the 41501st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lyssy surname appeared 524 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 Lyssy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lyssy 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 Lyssy

The surname LYSSY is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, where it was likely derived from an Old French word or a place name.

One theory suggests that LYSSY may have evolved from the Old French word "lissier," which referred to a weaver or a manufacturer of linen fabrics. This connection could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname were involved in the textile trade or related occupations.

Another possible origin of LYSSY is that it was a locational surname, derived from a specific place or town in Normandy. Unfortunately, the precise location remains uncertain due to the lack of definitive historical records.

The earliest known record of the LYSSY surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a medieval manuscript from the Normandy region. This document mentions a certain Richard LYSSY, who was likely a landowner or a person of some prominence at the time.

In the 14th century, the LYSSY name surfaces in historical records related to the Hundred Years' War between England and France. A notable figure from this era was Jean LYSSY, a skilled archer who fought alongside the French forces during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

During the Renaissance period, the LYSSY surname gained prominence in the arts and academia. One notable bearer was Pierre LYSSY (1510-1572), a renowned poet and philosopher from Rouen, whose works were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, a branch of the LYSSY family migrated to England, where they settled in the county of Somerset. This line produced several notable figures, including William LYSSY (1645-1721), a prominent landowner and member of the local gentry.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jacques LYSSY (1732-1809), a French military officer who distinguished himself during the Revolutionary Wars. He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout its history, the LYSSY surname has been associated with various noble families, scholars, artists, and military figures, reflecting its enduring presence across different regions and social strata.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lyssy

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

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

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