Explore the Family Name Grodzicki
The meaning of Grodzicki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Grodziec, Grodzisk, Grodzisko, or Grodziszcze. All are named with gród ‘castle, fortification’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Karol, Krzysztof, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Grodzicki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grodzicki slipped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 70,679th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 74,141st. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 258 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, representing a 1.16% growth. However, proportionally, there was a 10% decrease per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #74,141 | -4.9% |
| Count | 258 | 261 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grodzicki
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, almost all individuals with the surname Grodzicki identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage slightly declined from 97.29% in 2000 to 96.55% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals of Hispanic ethnicity associated with this surname in 2000, by 2010 that figure had grown to 3.07%. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.55% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| 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% |