Explore the Family Name Grzywa
The meaning of Grzywa
Polish: nickname from grzywa ‘mane, shock of hair’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy. German Florian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grzywa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grzywa saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,618 in popularity but fell to 87,663 in 2010 — a decrease of approximately -4.84%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Grzywa increased slightly from 209 to 212 people. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #87,663 | -4.84% |
| Count | 209 | 212 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grzywa
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the distribution for the surname Grzywa remains predominantly within the White ethnic group. In 2000, around 98.56% of people with the surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased somewhat to 96.23% in 2010. During both census years, there were no recorded individuals with the surname Grzywa identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, no one reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 96.23% | -2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |