Explore the Family Name Szczerba
The meaning of Szczerba
Polish: from szczerba ‘gap’, probably a nickname for someone with a front tooth missing. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Wasyl, Bogdan, Kazimierz, Mikolaj, Tadeusz, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Szczerba in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Szczerba has shown a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Szczerba was ranked as the 45,909th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 43,369th position, indicating a positive change of 5.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 438 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, marking a 13.7% increase. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight growth from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #43,369 | 5.53% |
| Count | 438 | 498 | 13.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szczerba
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Szczerba, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.26% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.59% in 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small representation (1.41%) of individuals reporting two or more races in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. Additionally, a small percentage (1.00%) of individuals identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that was unrepresented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 96.59% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |