Explore the Family Name Dryja
The meaning of Dryja
Polish: derivative of Middle High German numeral drī, German drei ‘three’ (compare Dreyer, Trzeciak).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dryja in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dryja has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 80,812 in terms of popularity and increased to 82,317 by 2010, showing a small drop in rank by 1.86%. Despite the decrease in ranking, the total count of people with the Dryja surname rose from 218 to 229 during this same period, indicating a growth of 5.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08 over the course of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #82,317 | -1.86% |
| Count | 218 | 229 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dryja
The ethnicity tied to the Dryja surname has maintained relative consistency over time as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname are white, with a slight increase from 98.17% in 2000 to 98.69% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during this time span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 98.69% | 0.53% |
| 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% |