Explore the Family Name Puza
The meaning of Puza
Polish: nickname from pyza, puza ‘chubby-faced person’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Puza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Puza has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Puza was ranked 54,880th and by 2010 it dropped to the 58,337th position, a change of -6.3%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly reduced from 351 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, a decline of 0.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69% from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #58,337 | -6.3% |
| Count | 351 | 348 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Puza, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, around 96.87% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which decreased to 92.24% in 2010. There's been an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.99% in 2000 to 6.9% in 2010, showing a significant change of 246.73%. However, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 92.24% | -4.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 6.9% | 246.73% |
| 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% |