Explore the Family Name Gladysz
The meaning of Gladysz
Polish (Gładysz): nickname for a dandy, gładysz, from gładki ‘smooth’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Witold, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Gladysz in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gladysz has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,880 and in 2010, it climbed to 54,530, marking an approximate growth of 0.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 351 in 2000 to 378 in 2010, registering a growth of 7.69%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #54,530 | 0.64% |
| Count | 351 | 378 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gladysz
In terms of ethnicity, the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Gladysz surname identify as White. This group saw a slight increase in its percentage from 95.73% in 2000 to 96.30% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within this surname decreased by about 17.19% over the same period from 2.56% to 2.12%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation within those bearing the Gladysz surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 96.3% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 2.12% | -17.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |