Explore the Family Name Kwasny
The meaning of Kwasny
Polish (Kwaśny): nickname for a sour-faced individual, from kwaśny ‘sour, peevish’, from kwas ‘acid’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Boguslaw, Iwona.
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How common is the last name Kwasny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kwasny saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 32,609, but by 2010, it fell to 34,574. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 664 in 2000 to 654 in 2010, a small drop of about 1.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #34,574 | -6.03% |
| Count | 664 | 654 | -1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kwasny
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Kwasny surname identified as White, making up 97.59% in 2000 and 96.64% in 2010. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either years. Interestingly, those who identified as being of Two or more races dropped from 0.75% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population under this surname emerged in 2010, constituting 2.45% of the Kwasny surname holders, where there was no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.64% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |