Explore the Family Name Czyzyk
The meaning of Czyzyk
Polish (Czyżyk): from czyżyk ‘siskin’ (a small songbird similar to the goldfinch), hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way (e.g. for someone who liked to sing), or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a bird dealer or catcher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Czyzyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Czyzyk has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 90,652 in terms of frequency, increasing to rank 92,358 by 2010, showing a small decrease in popularity of 1.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 189 in 2000 to 199 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.29%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #92,358 | -1.88% |
| Count | 189 | 199 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Czyzyk
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Czyzyk, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a predominant white representation. In 2000, 99.47% of the individuals with the Czyzyk surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 98.49% in 2010. No changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories either registering no individuals or having their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.47% | 98.49% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |