Explore the Family Name Giza
The meaning of Giza
Polish (also Giża): nickname from Old Polish and dialect giża, giza ‘hind leg of an ox or swine’, possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for a butcher. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Zbigniew, Zygmund, Bogdan, Jerzy, Ludwik, Zdzislaw, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Giza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Giza has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the ranking was at 26,717, but it improved to 26,243 in 2010, marking a 1.77% increase. The count of individuals with the surname also rose from 857 to 931 within the same period, which is an 8.63% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,717 | #26,243 | 1.77% |
| Count | 857 | 931 | 8.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giza
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the Giza surname identify as White, reaching 96.35% in 2010 from 95.68% in 2000. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 47.01%, and those identifying as Black increased by 10.34%. However, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 59.05%. Both in 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals with the Giza surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 96.35% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.72% | 47.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 0.86% | -59.05% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0.64% | 10.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |