Explore the Family Name Szydlo
The meaning of Szydlo
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Szydło): metonymic occupational name for a cobbler, from Polish szydło ‘awl’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Darek, Janina, Urszula.
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How common is the last name Szydlo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Szydlo has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Szydlo was ranked as the 65,298th most popular surname, while in 2010 it jumped to the 62,045th spot. This equates to a rise in rank of approximately 5%. The actual count of people with the Szydlo surname also increased during this decade from 284 to 323. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #62,045 | 4.98% |
| Count | 284 | 323 | 13.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szydlo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts for those bearing the Szydlo surname. In 2000, nearly all (98.24%) identified as White. A decade later, this percentage dropped to 93.19%. During the same period, there was a noticeable emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic (4.95%) and those claiming two or more races (1.55%). There were no recorded instances of persons with the Szydlo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 93.19% | -5.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |