Explore the Family Name Stawarz
The meaning of Stawarz
Polish: occupational name for a digger of ponds, from an agent derivative of staw ‘pond’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Andrzej, Boguslaw, Ignacy, Karol, Krystyna, Teofil, Waclaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Stawarz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stawarz has shown a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,849 and dropped slightly to 56,710 in 2010, indicating a change of -1.54%. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased from 343 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.96%. Interestingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.69% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #56,710 | -1.54% |
| Count | 343 | 360 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stawarz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Stawarz identify as White. In 2000, 98.54% of those with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.5% in 2010. The percentage of people with the Stawarz surname identifying as Hispanic went from 1.46% in 2000 to no reported cases in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 97.5% | -1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |