Explore the Family Name Tyska
The meaning of Tyska
Altered form of Polish Tyszka. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Tyska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tyska saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,935th and dropped to 55,741st in 2010, indicating a 5.3% decline. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 367 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, an increase of 0.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a shrinkage of 14.29%, demonstrating that the surname's popularity wasn't keeping pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #55,741 | -5.3% |
| Count | 367 | 368 | 0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tyska
Concerning ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Tyska surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This percentage slightly increased from 94.55% to 95.92% over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 11.43%, from 2.45% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. This period also saw a complete drop-off in those identifying as Hispanic, reducing from 2.18% to 0%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 95.92% | 1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 2.17% | -11.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |