Explore the Family Name Kurzawa
The meaning of Kurzawa
Polish: nickname from kurzawa ‘whirling cloud of dust’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Jerzy, Wieslaw, Wincenty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kurzawa in the United States?
The surname Kurzawa, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank, originally at 52,174 in 2000, dropped slightly to 52,619 in 2010, reflecting a -0.85 percent change. Despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.35 percent, from 374 in 2000 to 394 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, a decrease of -7.14 percent was noted, dropping from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #52,619 | -0.85% |
| Count | 374 | 394 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kurzawa
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the Kurzawa surname identify as White, with a decrease from 97.86 percent in 2000 to 96.70 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable development in 2010, with 1.52 percent of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. This category did not have any representation in the year 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 96.7% | -1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |