Explore the Family Name Parzych
The meaning of Parzych
Polish: nickname from a derivative of parzyć ‘to burn or scald’, also ‘to copulate’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Jozef, Krystyna, Witold, Zdzislaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Parzych in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Parzych has seen minor fluctuation in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name slipped slightly from 29,904 in 2000 to 30,339 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.45%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually grew by 4.05%, from 741 in 2000 to 771 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the surname Parzych per 100,000 individuals saw a slight decrease of 3.7% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #30,339 | -1.45% |
| Count | 741 | 771 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parzych
Regarding the ethnic identity of those carrying the Parzych surname, information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows most identify as White, with an increase from 96.76% in 2000 to 97.02% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.08% to 1.56% in the same period. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased moderately from 0.81% to 1.04%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Parzych surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 0.81% in 2000. Additionally, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 97.02% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.56% | 44.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.04% | 28.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |