Explore the Family Name Gazda
The meaning of Gazda
Polish, Slovak, Czech (Moravian), and Hungarian: occupational name from the vocabulary word of Slavic origin gazda ‘farmer’, in particular a relatively well-off smallholder. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Irena, Malgorzata, Wojciech, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Gazda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gazda has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 22,591 to 22,978, marking a change of -1.71%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 4.8%, moving from 1,062 in 2000 to 1,113 in 2010. The proportion of Gazdas per 100k individuals also saw a minor decrease of -2.56%, dropping from 0.39 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,591 | #22,978 | -1.71% |
| Count | 1,062 | 1,113 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gazda
The ethnicity associated with the Gazda surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly identifies as white. In 2000, 97.55% of Gazdas identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.3% in 2010. There was a small representation of Hispanic ethnicity, at 1.69% in 2000, which marginally declined to 1.62% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, in 2010, 0.45% of Gazdas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 0.66% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 97.3% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.62% | -4.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |