Explore the Family Name Rzasa
The meaning of Rzasa
Polish (Rząsa): topographic name for someone who lived near a pond where duckweed grew, from Polish rząsa ‘duckweed’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ignacy, Tomasz, Urszula.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rzasa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rzasa has shown a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rzasa was ranked as the 48,665th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 52,482nd position, indicating a decline of 7.84%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 407 to 395 during this period, marking a dip of nearly 3%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #52,482 | -7.84% |
| Count | 407 | 395 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rzasa
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Rzasa identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.81% identified as White and this figure rose slightly to 98.73% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (1.47%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, however, this category was not represented in the 2010 data. Ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, were recorded as zero for both years - meaning either no individuals of these ethnicities carried the surname Rzasa, or the data was suppressed to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 98.73% | 1.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |