Explore the Family Name Chrzan
The meaning of Chrzan
Polish: unflattering nickname for an infirm or indolent man, from Polish chrzan ‘horseradish’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Agnieszka, Bogdan, Casimir, Halina, Krzysztof, Lucjan.
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How common is the last name Chrzan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chrzan saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Chrzan was ranked as the 35,187th most popular surname in the United States; however, by 2010, it slipped to the 36,788th position - a decline of 4.55%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Chrzan surname remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 606 in 2000 to 607 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 0.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #36,788 | -4.55% |
| Count | 606 | 607 | 0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chrzan
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Chrzan surname identify as White, with 98.18% in 2000 and 98.02% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was nonexistent in 2000 but increased to 0.82% by 2010. Those claiming two or more races dropped from 0.83% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 98.02% | -0.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |