Explore the Family Name Szczech
The meaning of Szczech
Polish (Szczęch): nickname for a cheerful person (or, ironically, for a miserable person), from szczęsny ‘happy’ (see Szczesny). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Aniela, Kazimier, Andrzej, Arkadiusz, Bernadeta, Mariola, Mariusz, Mieczyslaw, Wladyslaw, Zuzanna.
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How common is the last name Szczech in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Szczech" has moderately increased in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 38,833rd most common surname, and by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 36,630th. This is a change of 5.67 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also witnessed an increase from 535 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 14.02 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight increase of 5 percent from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #36,630 | 5.67% |
| Count | 535 | 610 | 14.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szczech
The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those carrying the Szczech surname. A significant majority identify as White, a trend which has seen a slight increase from 96.07 percent in 2000 to 98.03 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 45.33 percent, falling from 1.50 percent to 0.82 percent. It should be noted that no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Hispanic identity was reported by 1.31 percent of individuals in 2000, but this fell to zero by 2010. All this data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 98.03% | 2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0.82% | -45.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |