Explore the Family Name Czarny
The meaning of Czarny
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion, from Polish czarny ‘black’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislawa, Irena, Janusz, Jozef, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Czarny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Czarny had a popularity rank of 50,055 in 2000 and improved to 47,706 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.69%. The count for this surname also grew from 393 individuals in 2000 to 444 in 2010, which represents a rise of nearly 13%. Despite these changes, the proportion of Czarny per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #47,706 | 4.69% |
| Count | 393 | 444 | 12.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Czarny
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Czarny surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 95.17% in 2000 to 95.72% in 2010. There was also a minimal change in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, decreasing slightly from 2.04% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within those bearing the Czarny surname appeared in 2010 at 1.35%, where it was previously not represented. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 95.72% | 0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 2.03% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |