Explore the Family Name Biesiada
The meaning of Biesiada
Polish: nickname from biesiada ‘feast, banquet’, probably for someone who liked to feast.
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How common is the last name Biesiada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Biesiada saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,544 in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 63,068, marking a change of -9.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 331 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, reflecting a -4.23% change. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname saw an -8.33% change, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #63,068 | -9.6% |
| Count | 331 | 317 | -4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biesiada
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Biesiada, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most of the bearers of this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.98% in 2000 to 93.69% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.11% in 2000 to 4.73% in 2010, marking a 124.17% change. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities during this period as the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 93.69% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 4.73% | 124.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |