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

Lysy, 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 Lysy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lysy in America

Lysy is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lysy surname appeared 169 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 Lysy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lysy 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 Lysy

The surname LYSY originates from Poland and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "lysy," which means "bald" or "hairless." This surname likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was bald or had very little hair.

The name LYSY can be traced back to the 13th century in various Polish records and documents. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Codex Diplomatics of the Monastery of Tyniec, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the Benedictine abbey in Tyniec, near Krakow. This codex includes entries from the late 12th and early 13th centuries mentioning individuals with the surname LYSY.

In the 14th century, the name LYSY appeared in the Liber Beneficiorum, a historical record of benefices (church properties and revenues) in the Archdiocese of Gniezno, one of the oldest and most important dioceses in Poland. This document provides valuable information about the distribution and prevalence of the surname LYSY during that time period.

One notable individual bearing the surname LYSY was Jan LYSY (c. 1350-1414), a Polish nobleman and military leader who served as the voivode (governor) of Płock and Masovia. He played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian union and the battles against the Teutonic Knights.

Another prominent figure was Mikołaj LYSY (c. 1460-1521), a Polish scholar, theologian, and professor at the University of Krakow. He was known for his contributions to the field of canon law and his involvement in the religious reforms of the time.

In the 16th century, the name LYSY was associated with the village of Lysogóry, located in the Masovian Voivodeship of central Poland. The village's name, which translates to "Bald Hills," likely influenced the prevalence of the surname LYSY in that region.

During the 17th century, Stanisław LYSY (1589-1657) was a notable Polish writer and poet. He is best known for his satirical works and his contributions to the development of Polish literature during the Baroque period.

Towards the end of the 18th century, Kazimierz LYSY (1764-1823) was a Polish general who fought in the Kosciuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire and later served in the Napoleonic Wars as a brigadier general in the Polish Legions.

Throughout its history, the surname LYSY has been associated with various locations in Poland, particularly in the central and eastern regions of the country. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling or pronunciation over time, its origins and meaning have remained closely tied to the Polish word "lysy," reflecting the descriptive nature of many surnames from that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lysy

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

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

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