Explore the Family Name Niezgoda
The meaning of Niezgoda
Polish: nickname for a quarrelsome person, from niezgoda ‘discord’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grazyna.
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How common is the last name Niezgoda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Niezgoda saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. Ranking at 39,052 in 2000, it fell to 40,745 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 4.34%. However, the count or number of people with this surname increased marginally from 531 in 2000 to 536 in 2010, showing a minor growth of 0.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #40,745 | -4.34% |
| Count | 531 | 536 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niezgoda
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade for those carrying the Niezgoda surname. The majority identifying as White increased slightly, from 94.73% in 2000 to 96.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanic identification dropped by 27.30%, from 2.82% to 2.05%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities were recorded at 1.51% in 2000, but no data was reported in 2010. Similarly, individuals identifying as Black made up 0.94% in 2000, but no percentage was reported for 2010. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 96.27% | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 2.05% | -27.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |