Explore the Family Name Pomykala
The meaning of Pomykala
Polish: nickname from pomykać ‘to move forward’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Dorota, Feliks, Irena, Krystyna, Tadeusz, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Pomykala in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pomykala saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 68,949th spot, marking a decrease of 5%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 282 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.06%. The proportion per 100,000 residents remained stable at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #68,949 | -5% |
| Count | 282 | 285 | 1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pomykala
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Pomykala also shifted a bit over the same decade, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows. Predominantly, those holding the Pomykala surname identified as White in both 2000 (96.10%) and 2010 (95.79%), although there was a minor drop of 0.32%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname group rose significantly from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010, reflecting a change of 58.76%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Data regarding those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.79% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.81% | 58.76% |
| 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% |