Explore the Family Name Trzcinski
The meaning of Trzcinski
Polish (Trzciński): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Trzcin (in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship), Trzciniec, Trzcińsko, and other similar names, all derived from trzcina ‘reed’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Agnieszka, Halina, Zigmunt.
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How common is the last name Trzcinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Trzcinski has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 28,790 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a rank of 30,101 - a change of -4.55%. Interestingly, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname remained relatively stable, increasing only marginally from 778 to 779. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10.34%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname remained steady, its prevalence in comparison to other surnames has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #30,101 | -4.55% |
| Count | 778 | 779 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trzcinski
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trzcinski, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominance of White individuals holding this name. In 2000, 97.3% of those with the Trzcinski surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.53% in 2010. Over this same period, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.41% to 1.93%. The census data recorded no changes in the percentages of people with the Trzcinski surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This suggests that, while the ethnic identity of people with this surname remains largely homogeneous, there is a gradual shift towards greater diversity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.53% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.93% | 36.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |