Explore the Family Name Mraz
The meaning of Mraz
Czech and Slovak (Mráz); Slovenian and Croatian: from Czech and Slovak mráz, Slovenian and Croatian mraz ‘frost, cold’, probably a nickname for a cold-mannered person.
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How common is the last name Mraz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mraz has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mraz was ranked 12,811 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 14,014, reflecting a decrease of 9.39%. The count of individuals with the surname Mraz also dipped from 2,205 to 2,149, a 2.54% drop, during that decade. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people fell by around 11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,811 | #14,014 | -9.39% |
| Count | 2,205 | 2,149 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.73 | -10.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mraz
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the same period. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname Mraz rose dramatically, increasing by 70.73% to make up 0.7% of individuals with the surname by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people associating with two or more races dropped by 15.58%. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as White remained constant at 94.6%. A slight increase was also noted in the Hispanic demographic, rising from 2.72% to 2.75%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 94.6% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 2.75% | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.3% | -15.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.7% | 70.73% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |