Explore the Family Name Burzynski
The meaning of Burzynski
Polish (Burzyński): 1. habitational name for someone from either of the places called Burzyn in Lesser Poland and Podlaskie voivodeships, named with the nickname Burza (from burza ‘tempest, storm’). The surname could also be derived directly from the nickname + the surname ending -yński. 2. especially in Greater Poland also a direct derivative of the nickname Burza (see 1 above) + the surname ending -yński. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Leszek, Andrzej, Miroslaw, Casimir, Feliks, Halina, Janusz, Karol, Ryszard, Stanislaw, Wiesia, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Burzynski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burzynski ranked 18,269 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to a ranking of 18,648 in 2010, a decrease of 2.07%. The count of people with this name increased by 5.28%, from 1,401 in 2000 to 1,475 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals named Burzynski per 100,000 decreased by 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,269 | #18,648 | -2.07% |
| Count | 1,401 | 1,475 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.5 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burzynski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Burzynski surname identified as White, with 96.72% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.59% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 1.21% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 0.5% to 0.88%. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.57% to 0.54%. For Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities, the numbers were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.59% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.85% | 135.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.88% | 76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0.54% | -65.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |