Explore the Family Name Cygan
The meaning of Cygan
Polish: nickname and in some cases perhaps also an ethnic name from cygan ‘gypsy’, as a nickname applied to someone who resembled a gypsy in some way, e.g. because of dark skin, or had some other connection with gypsies. This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos). The same Sorbian surname is apparently found only in Germanized forms, e.g. Zigan and Ziegan. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Jerzy, Zofia, Alicja, Andrzej, Aniela, Jacek, Jolanta, Kazimierz, Krystyna, Mariusz, Michalina.
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How common is the last name Cygan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cygan has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,981, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 22,375, marking a 1.79% decline. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,100 in 2000 to 1,151 in 2010, reflecting a 4.64% rise. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k of the population decreased by 4.88%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,981 | #22,375 | -1.79% |
| Count | 1,100 | 1,151 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cygan
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Cygan also exhibited some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.45% to 0.52%, an increase of 15.56%. There was also a 22% increase in people reporting two or more races. The majority still identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.91% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a modest increase from 1.55% to 1.65%. The Black demographic appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.52%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic remained at 0% over both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.09% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.65% | 6.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.22% | 22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.52% | 15.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |