Explore the Family Name Jazdzewski
The meaning of Jazdzewski
Polish (Jażdżewski): derivative of the nickname Jażdż, from Kashubian jażdż ‘Eurasian ruffe’. This surname is found especially in Kashubia region in Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Jazdzewski in the United States?
The surname Jazdzewski experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census periods. In 2000, it was ranked at 70,906 but dropped to 75,564 in 2010, reflecting a change of -6.57. The count also dipped slightly from 257 individuals with the Jazdzewski name in 2000 to 255 in 2010, marking a -0.78 change. Its overall proportion per 100,000 people too saw a 10% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #75,564 | -6.57% |
| Count | 257 | 255 | -0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jazdzewski
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Jazdzewski surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity. In both census years 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the percentage of those identifying as White with the Jazdzewski surname decreased slightly from 99.61% in 2000 to 98.82% in 2010, indicating a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.61% | 98.82% | -0.79% |
| 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% |