Explore the Family Name Przybysz
The meaning of Przybysz
Polish: nickname for someone who had recently arrived in a district, from przybysz ‘newcomer’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Miroslaw, Zbigniew, Andrzej, Aniela, Bogumil, Irena, Jozef, Mieczyslaw, Witold.
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How common is the last name Przybysz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Przybysz experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The data shows that it fell from rank 35,153 in 2000 to 36,048 in 2010, marking a change of -2.55. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased by 2.47 during this period, growing from 607 in 2000 to 622 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.7, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,153 | #36,048 | -2.55% |
| Count | 607 | 622 | 2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Przybysz
The data on ethnicity collected during the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes within the Przybysz surname demographic. In 2000, almost all (99.01%) identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 97.11% in 2010. During this decade, there was a small emergence of diversity within the group, with 1.13% identifying as Hispanic and 0.80% reporting they were of two or more races in 2010. The census did not register any individuals with the Przybysz surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 97.11% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |