Explore the Family Name Kostrzewa
The meaning of Kostrzewa
Polish: topographic name or perhaps a nickname, from kostrzewa ‘fescue grass’ (from kostra ‘spike’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Jozef, Stanislawa, Waclaw, Zofia, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Kostrzewa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kostrzewa has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kostrzewa ranked 44,821st in popularity and was carried by approximately 451 individuals. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 48,160, with roughly 439 bearers, representing a decrease of 2.66%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 11.76% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #48,160 | -7.45% |
| Count | 451 | 439 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kostrzewa
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kostrzewa identify as White. This group constituted about 95.57% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 95.22% in 2010. A small proportion identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, which slightly increased from 2.00% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. There were no changes in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. The Hispanic community saw an introduction of the surname Kostrzewa in 2010, while the count for Black dropped to zero from 1.11% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 95.22% | -0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.05% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |