Explore the Family Name Podsiadlo

The meaning of Podsiadlo

Polish: nickname from podsiadać ‘to supersede’ or ‘usurp’, applied to someone who had engineered the dismissal of someone else from a post, in order to take his place. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Feliks, Halina, Janina, Slawomir.

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How common is the last name Podsiadlo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Podsiadlo" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,676 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen up the ranks to 76,029 – an increase of around 4.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 222 to 253 during the same period, marking a significant growth rate of 13.96%. In addition, the proportion of people named Podsiadlo per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.08 to 0.09.

20002010Change
Rank#79,676#76,0294.58%
Count22225313.96%
Proportion per 100k0.080.0912.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Podsiadlo

When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that a majority of individuals with the surname "Podsiadlo" identify as White. In 2000, about 96.4% identified as White, and this number slightly increased to 97.63% by 2010. While there was a small percentage (2.25%) who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, this group was not represented in the 2010 census data. There was no change observed in the other categories - Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native - over the decade, remaining at 0%.

20002010Change
White96.4%97.63%1.28%
Asian/Pacific Islander2.25%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%