Explore the Family Name Strzyzewski
The meaning of Strzyzewski
Polish (Strzyżewski): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Strzyże, Strzyżew, Strzyżewo in Masovian and Greater Poland voivodeships, named with the nickname Strzyż (from strzyż ‘wren’).
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How common is the last name Strzyzewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Strzyzewski has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 74,957th most popular surname but dropped slightly to the 75,317th position in 2010. Despite this minor drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 240 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.67 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #75,317 | -0.48% |
| Count | 240 | 256 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strzyzewski
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Strzyzewski surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.50 percent of Strzyzewskis identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.48 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant reduction from 2.08 percent in 2000 to 0 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among people identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 96.48% | -1.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |