Explore the Family Name Czajka
The meaning of Czajka
Polish: nickname from czajka ‘lapwing’, for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way. Compare Chayka. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Beata, Darek, Janina, Karol, Malgorzata, Stanislaw, Wasyl, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Czajka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Czajka had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,443rd in commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to 22,880th place, showing a 1.95% drop. Despite this decline in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.58%, rising from 1070 in 2000 to 1119 in 2010. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion of people named Czajka per 100,000 individuals dipped slightly by 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,443 | #22,880 | -1.95% |
| Count | 1,070 | 1,119 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Czajka
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Czajka, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an overwhelming majority of white individuals carrying this name. In 2000, 96.45% of those with this surname identified as white, and this figure remained fairly stable in 2010 at 96.25%. Meanwhile, there was a significant reduction in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races, falling from 1.12% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase, moving up from 1.96% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Czajka identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, a small percentage (0.54%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 96.25% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.32% | 18.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.63% | -43.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |