Explore the Family Name Drozda
The meaning of Drozda
Polish: variant of Drozd, with the addition of the genitive suffix -a.
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How common is the last name Drozda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drozda has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,714th most popular surname, but slipped to the 54,752nd spot by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 3.87%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people with this name increased slightly from 369 to 376, indicating a growth rate of 1.9%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of this surname decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #54,752 | -3.87% |
| Count | 369 | 376 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drozda
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Drozda, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 96.48% of the Drozdas, and this number rose to 98.14% by 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of Drozdas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identifiers making up 1.33% of the population with this surname by 2010, while those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.17% to none.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 98.14% | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |