Explore the Family Name Ciesla
The meaning of Ciesla
Polish (Cieśla): occupational name from cieśla ‘carpenter’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Zofia, Beata, Ignatius, Jadwiga, Jozef, Krzysztof, Piotr, Slawomir.
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How common is the last name Ciesla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ciesla ranked 21,113 in popularity in 2000 and shifted slightly to 21,218 in 2010, indicating a small drop of 0.5%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.73% from 1,159 in 2000 to 1,237 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease of 2.33%, moving from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,113 | #21,218 | -0.5% |
| Count | 1,159 | 1,237 | 6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciesla
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Ciesla. In 2000, 96.29% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.85% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease of 74.19% in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, dropping from 1.55% in 2000 to 0.40% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Ciesla who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 96.85% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.1% | 62.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0.4% | -74.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |