Explore the Family Name Kurdziel
The meaning of Kurdziel
Polish: unflattering nickname from Polish dialect and Old Polish kurdziel ‘abscess on an animal’s tongue’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Jozef, Lucja, Tadeusz, Zbigniew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kurdziel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kurdziel has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kurdziel was ranked 44,821st in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed the ranks to 42,455th, showing a rise of approximately 5.28%. Interestingly, the absolute count of individuals carrying the Kurdziel surname also exhibited growth over the decade, swelling from 451 to 511, marking an increase of 13.3%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #42,455 | 5.28% |
| Count | 451 | 511 | 13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurdziel
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Kurdziel, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominately linked with those identifying as White. In 2000, a whopping 98.67% of those with the surname Kurdziel identified as White, and although this percentage slightly decreased to 97.65% in 2010, it remains the overwhelming ethnic identity for this surname. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Kurdziel surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 97.65% | -1.03% |
| 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% |