Explore the Family Name Czaja
The meaning of Czaja
Polish: from czaja, czajka ‘lapwing’, a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Krystyna, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Janina, Ludwika, Michalina, Stanislawa, Sylwester, Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Czaja in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Czaja has marginally increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 22,336 in popularity with 1,076 individuals bearing it. This figure grew by 7.62% to 1,158 individuals in 2010, moving the rank to 22,260. However, there was a minor decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,336 | #22,260 | 0.34% |
| Count | 1,076 | 1,158 | 7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Czaja
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Czaja identify as White, although there have been small shifts in its ethnic composition over time. In 2000, 98.33% identified as White which decreased slightly to 97.41% in 2010. During this same period, there was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.02% to 1.04%. Additionally, there were small percentages in 2010 identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both less than 1%, which was not present in 2000's data. No individuals with the surname Czaja identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 97.41% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |