Explore the Family Name Kielbasa
The meaning of Kielbasa
Polish (Kiełbasa): from kiełbasa ‘sausage’, hence either a metonymic occupational name for a seller of sausages or a nickname bestowed on someone with a fancied resemblance to a sausage. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Stanislaw, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Kielbasa in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kielbasa in the United States has slightly declined over time. In 2000, Kielbasa ranked 35,994 in terms of popularity, with a count of 589 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,229 while the number of people with this name increased marginally to 599. This reflects a change of -3.43 in rank and a 1.7 increase in count over the decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000, however, decreased by 9.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #37,229 | -3.43% |
| Count | 589 | 599 | 1.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kielbasa
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Kielbasa identify as White, registering an increase from 97.45% in 2000 to 97.66% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw an uptick, moving from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.00% in 2010, a change of 17.65. Meanwhile, there were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.19% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 97.66% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1% | 17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |