Explore the Family Name Misiewicz
The meaning of Misiewicz
Polish: patronymic from Miś (see Mis). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Casimir, Halina, Jozef, Wojciech, Zigmond.
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How common is the last name Misiewicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Misiewicz's popularity shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Misiewicz ranked 36,421 in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to rank 39,887, indicating a decrease of approximately 9.52 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 580 to 550 during these years, a decline of about 5.17 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the Misiewicz surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 13.64 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #39,887 | -9.52% |
| Count | 580 | 550 | -5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Misiewicz
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Misiewicz surname is largely associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96 percent of those carrying this surname identified as White, with only a slight decrease seen in this category over the decade. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.86 percent in 2000 to 1.09 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 2.24 percent in 2000, but this percentage declined to 1.45 percent by 2010. The data showed no individuals with the Misiewicz surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, and there were no recorded changes for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 96.18% | -0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 1.45% | -35.27% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.09% | 26.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |