Explore the Family Name Dlugosz
The meaning of Dlugosz
Polish (Długosz): nickname for a tall person, from długi ‘long’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Krystyna, Andrzej, Boguslaw, Irena, Jacek, Jerzy, Jozef, Miroslaw, Waclaw, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Dlugosz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dlugosz has seen a slight decline in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Dlugosz ranked 40,908 in popularity and by 2010 it had fallen to 42,378, marking a decrease of 3.59%. However, the census data also shows that the count of individuals with the Dlugosz surname actually increased during this period, rising from 503 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.79%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #42,378 | -3.59% |
| Count | 503 | 512 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dlugosz
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a minor shift observed in the ethnic identities associated with the Dlugosz surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 98.21% of the people with the Dlugosz last name identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had slightly dropped to 95.70%, a change of -2.56%. While the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all remained at 0 for both years, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the surname, with 2.34% identifying as such in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 95.7% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |