Explore the Family Name Muzyka
The meaning of Muzyka
Polish: apparently a nickname for a musical person or a metonymic ocupational name for a musician, from Polish muzyka ‘music’. Compare Music. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wasyl, Ferdynand.
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How common is the last name Muzyka in the United States?
Popularity: Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muzyka saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 42529 in popularity but moved up to 41886 in 2010, a growth of 1.51%. The number of people who bore this name also grew from 480 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, representing an increase of 8.13%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #41,886 | 1.51% |
| Count | 480 | 519 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muzyka
Ethnicity: According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in terms of ethnicity, most individuals with the surname Muzyka identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.96% in 2000 to 96.34% in 2010. While no Muzykas were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, this category rose to 1.54% in 2010. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic ethnic identity among the Muzyka population, recorded at 0.96% in 2010. No changes were observed in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.96% | 96.34% | -2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |