Explore the Family Name Cwikla
The meaning of Cwikla
Polish (Ćwikła): nickname for someone with a livid complexion, from ćwikła ‘beetroot salad’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Mikolaj.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cwikla in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cwikla has slightly increased over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 49,249th in popularity and by 2010, it climbed to the 48,160th spot, representing a positive change of 2.21%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 401 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, a 9.48% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #48,160 | 2.21% |
| Count | 401 | 439 | 9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cwikla
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, 1.50% of those with the Cwikla surname identified with two or more races, this dropped to zero in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White increased from 98.25% to 99.09%. No individuals with the Cwikla surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 99.09% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |