Explore the Family Name Cwalina
The meaning of Cwalina
Polish: nickname from cwalina, a species of plant. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Izabela, Janina, Kazimierz, Krystyna, Krzysztof, Mariusz, Wieslaw, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Cwalina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cwalina has gained popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname, while by 2010, it climbed to the 59,470th spot - a change of 4.15%. The count of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 302 to 340 individuals, signifying a growth rate of 12.58%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Cwalina per 100k people saw an increase of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.12 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #59,470 | 4.15% |
| Count | 302 | 340 | 12.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cwalina
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Cwalina identify as White. In 2000, 97.35% of those with the surname identified as White, slightly declining to 97.06% in 2010. There were no significant changes or representation for this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities between the two census years. Please note that certain data points were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 97.06% | -0.3% |
| 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% |