Explore the Family Name Cichy
The meaning of Cichy
Polish: nickname for a quiet person, from Polish cichy ‘quiet, calm’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alojzy, Krzysztof, Zigmund, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Cichy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cichy saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,673rd most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to the rank of 27,392nd, marking a 6.7% decrease. The count of people with this surname also declined by 2.33%, from 902 in 2000 to 881 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 9.09%, from 0.33 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,673 | #27,392 | -6.7% |
| Count | 902 | 881 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cichy
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cichy, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, although there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.45% identified as White which decreased slightly by 1.66% to 93.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, identification as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, jumping from 1.11% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010, a 186.49% rise. Identification as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both decreased, by 9.00% and 42.37% respectively. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Cichy identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 93.87% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 3.18% | 186.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.02% | -42.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0.91% | -9% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |