Explore the Family Name Kedzior
The meaning of Kedzior
Polish (Kędzior): from kędzior ‘lock of hair’, hence a nickname for someone with long hair. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Pawel, Zbigniew, Kazimierz, Leslaw, Ryszard, Slawomir, Waclaw, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Kedzior in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Kedzior, its popularity slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526th most common surname in the United States, dropping to a rank of 56,588 by 2010. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 338 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, a growth of 6.8%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of Kedziors per 100k people fell by 7.69% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #56,588 | -0.11% |
| Count | 338 | 361 | 6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kedzior
In regards to ethnicity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the last name Kedzior identify as White, with an increase from 97.63% in 2000 to 99.45% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. However, in 2000, there was a small percentage (2.07%) of individuals identifying with two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 99.45% | 1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |