Explore the Family Name Domagala
The meaning of Domagala
Polish (Domagała): nickname for a selfish or demanding person, from Polish domagać się ‘to demand’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Karol, Andrzej, Bogdan, Bronislaus, Czeslaw, Irena, Jadwiga, Janina, Jolanta, Lucyna, Mikolaj, Walenty.
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How common is the last name Domagala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Domagala has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,774, and by 2010, it had slightly moved up to 31,724. This represents a minor change of 0.16 in ranking. In terms of actual count, the number of people with this surname increased from 687 in 2000 to 728 in 2010, a growth of 5.97. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #31,724 | 0.16% |
| Count | 687 | 728 | 5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domagala
In relation to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes amongst those bearing the surname Domagala between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, standing at 97.53% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.25% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up about 1.02% in 2000 but slightly decreased to 0.96% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no data for Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, they accounted for 0.82%. Also, those identifying with two or more races rose from 0.73% to 0.82%. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 97.25% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 0.96% | -5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.82% | 12.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |