Explore the Family Name Szeliga
The meaning of Szeliga
Polish: habitational name from any of the places called Szeliga or Szeligi. It is not clear whether there is any connection with the Polish vocabulary word szeliga ‘coat-of-arms’. See also Seliga. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimier, Jerzy, Jozef, Karol, Kazimierz, Maciej, Miroslaw.
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How common is the last name Szeliga in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Szeliga experienced slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,187 in terms of prevalence and rose slightly to 35,537 by 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 0.99%. During the same period, the number of people bearing this name increased from 606 to 633, marking a growth rate of 4.46%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k decreased by 4.55%, dropping from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #35,537 | -0.99% |
| Count | 606 | 633 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szeliga
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census offers an insight into the diverse backgrounds associated with the Szeliga surname. The majority are identified as White, with the percentage increasing from 93.73% in 2000 to 97.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races decreased significantly from 4.46% to 1.11% during the same period. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a minor drop of 4.31%, from 1.16% to 1.11%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Szeliga surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.73% | 97.47% | 3.99% |
| Two or More Races | 4.46% | 1.11% | -75.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.11% | -4.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |