Explore the Family Name Pogoda
The meaning of Pogoda
Polish: nickname from pogoda ‘weather, good weather’, also ‘serenity’, applied to a person with a serene temperament. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Genowefa, Jerzy, Krzysztof, Wieslaw, Zuzanna.
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How common is the last name Pogoda in the United States?
The surname Pogoda, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked 73,931 in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 75,799 in 2010, marking a change of -2.53%. While the count of individuals with this surname saw a slight increase from 244 in 2000 to 254 in 2010 (a rise of 4.1%), the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #75,799 | -2.53% |
| Count | 244 | 254 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pogoda
Analysing the ethnic identity associated with the Pogoda surname, we refer to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as White, with 94.67% in 2000 increasing to 97.24% by 2010. The data shows a decline in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 3.69% to 0% over the same period. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group, which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 2.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 97.24% | 2.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |