Explore the Family Name Brzoska
The meaning of Brzoska
Altered form of Polish Brzózka, from a diminutive of Brzoza. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Slawek, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Brzoska in the United States?
The surname Brzoska, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 47,026 in popularity with a count of 425 individuals bearing the surname, or a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 49,546, with the count essentially unchanged at 424. This represented a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people, marking a decrease of 12.5% in proportion over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #49,546 | -5.36% |
| Count | 425 | 424 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brzoska
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brzoska, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 98.12% of those with the surname identified as White, a proportion that increased slightly to 99.76% by 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 99.76% | 1.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |