Explore the Family Name Grzywacz
The meaning of Grzywacz
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname from grzywacz ‘ring-necked dove’ or from grzywa ‘mane’, with reference to a man with long hair. As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Boguslawa, Boleslaw, Jerzy, Piotr, Weislaw, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Grzywacz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grzywacz ranked 38,320 in popularity in 2000 and slightly rose to 38,214 in 2010, indicating a slight increase of 0.28%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 543 in 2000 to 580 in 2010, registering a growth of 6.81%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.2 for both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #38,214 | 0.28% |
| Count | 543 | 580 | 6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grzywacz
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, those with the Grzywacz surname predominantly identified as White, with the percentage slightly dropping from 97.79% in 2000 to 97.76% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 6.36%, going from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. There was no change observed within the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, those with two or more ethnic identities, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97.76% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.03% | -6.36% |
| 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% |