Explore the Family Name Pogany
The meaning of Pogany
Hungarian (Pogány): nickname for a non-Christian or aforeigner, from the vocabulary word pogány ‘pagan’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Miklos, Andras, Arpad, Istvan, Lorant.
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How common is the last name Pogany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pogany showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,113th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 70,833rd, a decline of about 5.54%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname remained relatively stable, with an increase from 275 in 2000 to 276 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly over this period, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #70,833 | -5.54% |
| Count | 275 | 276 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pogany
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Pogany identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White marginally decreased from 98.55% in 2000 to 98.19% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 98.19% | -0.37% |
| 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% |