Explore the Family Name Kaluzny
The meaning of Kaluzny
Polish (Kałużny) and Jewish (from Ukraine): from Polish kałużny, Ukrainian kalyuzhnyy ‘muddy’ (derivative of kałuẓa, kalyuzha ‘puddle’), a nickname for a muddy person or perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in a muddy spot. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Kaluzny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaluzny saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname improved from 49,249th place to 48,530th, indicating a growth rate of 1.46%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during the same period, going from 401 to 435 people, which denotes an expansion of 8.48%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #48,530 | 1.46% |
| Count | 401 | 435 | 8.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaluzny
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Kaluzny surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.25% of Kaluznys were White, but this figure slightly decreased to 97.01% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the Kaluznys in either 2000 or 2010. In 2010, however, a small percentage (1.38%) of Kaluznys identified as Hispanic, a demographic that was not recorded in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 97.01% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 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% |