Explore the Family Name Przygoda
The meaning of Przygoda
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname from Polish przygoda ‘adventure’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Przygoda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Przygoda saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 72,905th place to 75,799th place, marking a change of -3.97%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased slightly from 248 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 2.42%. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k people remained stagnant at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #75,799 | -3.97% |
| Count | 248 | 254 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Przygoda
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Przygoda surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.19% of those bearing the Przygoda surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage had declined slightly to 95.67%, indicating a change of -3.55%. The 2010 Census also recorded a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity under this surname, accounting for 2.76% of the total. There was no recorded change in the other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.19% | 95.67% | -3.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| 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% |