Explore the Family Name Nedza
The meaning of Nedza
Polish (Nędza): nickname from nędza ‘misery’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Grazyna.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nedza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nedza saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,553rd in popularity with 324 individuals carrying the name, corresponding to approximately 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 64,891 and the count reduced to 306, indicating a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 10.82% in rank and 5.56% in count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #64,891 | -10.82% |
| Count | 324 | 306 | -5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nedza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nedza also experienced some shifts, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census records. In 2000, almost all (97.53%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White. However, by 2010, the percentage decreased slightly to 96.08%. During the same period, there was a small emergence of the Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 96.08% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |