Explore the Family Name Gwizdala
The meaning of Gwizdala
Polish (Gwizdała): nickname for someone noted for his cheerful whistling, from a derivative of gwizdać ‘to whistle’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Kazimierz, Waclaw.
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How common is the last name Gwizdala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gwizdala saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gwizdala ranked 58,130th in terms of common surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 59,603rd place. This represents a percentage change of -2.53%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Gwizdala increased marginally from 327 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.67%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #59,603 | -2.53% |
| Count | 327 | 339 | 3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gwizdala
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Gwizdala surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.17% of Gwizdalas identified as White. By 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 97.05%, showing a minor decrease of 1.14%. Interestingly, in 2010, there was also a small percentage (1.47%) of Gwizdalas who identified as Hispanic. There were no reported instances of Gwizdalas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 97.05% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 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% |