Explore the Family Name Myszka
The meaning of Myszka
Polish: nickname for a man of small stature, from myszka ‘mouse’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Myszka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Myszka saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,534th in terms of commonality but fell to 38,850th place by 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.51%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly rose from 558 to 568 during this period, showing an increase of 1.79%. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of people bearing the surname Myszka per 100,000 dropped by 9.52%, going from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #38,850 | -3.51% |
| Count | 558 | 568 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Myszka
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Myszka remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White, constituting 97.85% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.01% in 2010, reflecting a minor change of -0.86%. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, which jumped from 0.90% to 1.41%, marking a 56.67% increase over the decade. During both census years, there were no recorded instances of the surname Myszka among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.01% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.41% | 56.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |