Explore the Family Name Turczyn
The meaning of Turczyn
Polish: ethnic name or nickname from Old Polish Turczyn ‘Turk’, a derivative of Turek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Mykola, Zygmund.
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How common is the last name Turczyn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Turczyn has seen some changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Turczyn ranked 62,775 in popularity and increased slightly to a rank of 64,200 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.27 positions. However, the count of individuals with this surname has seen an increase over the decade, with 298 individuals in 2000 growing to 310 by 2010, representing a 4.03% growth. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #64,200 | -2.27% |
| Count | 298 | 310 | 4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turczyn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. census data shows that the majority of people with the Turczyn surname identified as white, with 98.99% in 2000 and 96.13% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 2.89%. There was no representation within the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during both these years. The Asian/Pacific Islander community saw a slight rise with 2.26% identifying with this name in 2010, up from zero in 2000. Similarly, there was no change in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 96.13% | -2.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |