Explore the Family Name Podany
The meaning of Podany
Czech (Podaný): 1. nickname from the adjective podaný ‘reaching out, offering a helping hand’. 2. status name from a simplified form of poddaný ‘retainer, serf’. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Vaclav.
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How common is the last name Podany in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Podany saw a slight decrease in rank between the years 2000 and 2010, moving from 44,350th place to 44,730th. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of people with the Podany surname actually increased by 5.03%, going from 457 individuals in 2000 to 480 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the name's prevalence decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #44,730 | -0.86% |
| Count | 457 | 480 | 5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Podany
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Podany identify as White, with a minor decline from 98.03% in 2000 to 97.71% in 2010. The census data for 2010 indicates a new development, with a small percentage (1.88%) of Podanys identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded individuals with the surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.71% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |