Explore the Family Name Rysavy
The meaning of Rysavy
Czech and Slovak (Ryšavý): from an adjective meaning ‘red-haired’.
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How common is the last name Rysavy in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rysavy saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,403rd most common surname, while in 2010, it fell slightly to be the 52,736th most common surname, representing a decline of 0.64 percent. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.65 percent over the same period, from 372 to 393 people, but due to the growing population, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #52,736 | -0.64% |
| Count | 372 | 393 | 5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rysavy
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Rysavy surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.85 percent identified as White, a figure which decreased slightly to 97.20 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Census also reported a small percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010, an ethnicity that wasn't represented in the 2000 data. Information regarding those who identify as two or more races was not provided.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.2% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 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% |