Explore the Family Name Drzal
The meaning of Drzal
Polish (Drzał): nickname from drzeć ‘to tear’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jolanta, Stanislaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Drzal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Drzal decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 74,398th, and by 2010, it had slipped to 82,317th, marking a decline of 10.64%. The number of individuals sporting this name also fell from 242 to 229, a decrease of 5.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Drzal surname per 100,000 residents dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #82,317 | -10.64% |
| Count | 242 | 229 | -5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drzal
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Drzal surname. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (95.87%), a percentage that increased to 98.69% by 2010. During the same period, the proportion identifying as having two or more races went from 2.48% to zero. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 98.69% | 2.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |