Explore the Family Name Papuga
The meaning of Papuga
Polish, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Rusyn (from Vojvodina in Serbia and from Croatia): nickname from Polish papuga, Ukrainian papuha (Russian- or South Slavic-oriented transliteration papuga) ‘parrot’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Marzanna.
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How common is the last name Papuga in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Papuga saw some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname dropped from 54,020 in 2000 to 56,310 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.24%. However, there was a slight increase in the number of individuals with the Papuga surname during this period, with the count rising from 358 to 363, an increase of 1.4%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #56,310 | -4.24% |
| Count | 358 | 363 | 1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papuga
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Papuga surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows that it is predominantly associated with white individuals. There was virtually no change in this association between 2000 and 2010, with white individuals representing 99.16% of people with this surname in 2000 and 99.17% in 2010, a marginal increase of 0.01%. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 99.17% | 0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |