Explore the Family Name Rydzewski
The meaning of Rydzewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Rydzewo, named with rydz, an edible species of agaric. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Wieslaw, Bartosz, Boleslaw, Casimir, Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Rydzewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rydzewski saw a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,059 in popularity with a count of 679 people bearing the surname. By 2010, it had moved up slightly to rank 31,960, with an increased count of 722, reflecting a growth of 6.33%. However, its proportion per 100k people witnessed a slight decline of 4% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #31,960 | 0.31% |
| Count | 679 | 722 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rydzewski
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Rydzewski identify as White, with percentages of 96.91 in 2000 and 97.92 in 2010, an increase of 1.04%. There was also a notable rise in individuals who identified as Hispanic, with the percentage increasing from 0.74 to 0.97 over the decade, a change of 31.08%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.18 in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 97.92% | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 0.97% | 31.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |