Explore the Family Name Sierzega
The meaning of Sierzega
Polish (Sierzęga): from sierzęga ‘bent grass’, ‘grass with sharp blades’, a topographic name for someone living in a spot where such grass was growing.
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How common is the last name Sierzega in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sierzega slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sierzega was ranked as the 59,769th most common surname in the United States, but it fell to the 59,901st spot by 2010, a modest decrease of 0.22%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Sierzega increased from 316 to 337 during this decade, showing a 6.65% growth rate. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #59,901 | -0.22% |
| Count | 316 | 337 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sierzega
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sierzega also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage did see a small decline from 98.10% to 96.74%. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group increased noticeably, jumping by 31.65% from 1.58% to 2.08%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname during these years. Also, no one reported having two or more races under this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.74% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.08% | 31.65% |
| 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% |