Explore the Family Name Paliwoda
The meaning of Paliwoda
Polish: nickname from paliwoda ‘uninhibited reveler’, ‘harum-scarum’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Wieslaw, Casimir, Czeslaw, Irena, Iwona, Jadwiga, Krzysztof, Mieczyslaw, Pawel, Stanislaw, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Paliwoda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paliwoda experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 71,265th. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people bearing the Paliwoda name actually increased by approximately 6.61%, from 257 individuals in 2000 to 274 in 2010. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Paliwoda surname decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #71,265 | -0.51% |
| Count | 257 | 274 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paliwoda
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Paliwoda saw little change between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A vast majority of those with the Paliwoda surname identified as White, with 95.33% in 2000 and 95.26% in 2010. There was also a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity recorded for the first time in 2010, making up just 1.82% of Paliwodas. No individuals with the surname reported identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 95.26% | -0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |