Explore the Family Name Nycz
The meaning of Nycz
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (Polish form Mikołaj), or possibly a Polonized form of German Nitz. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Nycz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nycz saw a minor increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 43,377 with a count of 469 among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen slightly in rank to 43,937, and the count increased by 7.46% to 504. However, despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #42,937 | 1.01% |
| Count | 469 | 504 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nycz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nycz underwent noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010, as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were identified as white (97.23%). By 2010, although still the majority, this percentage decreased slightly to 95.83%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant change with an increase of 44.79%, moving from 1.92% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. Additionally, there were new instances of the Nycz surname appearing in the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. There were no individuals with the Nycz surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 95.83% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.78% | 44.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |