Explore the Family Name Tyszka
The meaning of Tyszka
Polish: from the personal name Tyszka, a pet form of Tymoteusz, Polish form of Greek Timotheos (see Timothy). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Casimir, Dariusz, Ryszard, Stas, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Tyszka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tyszka has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tyszka was ranked as the 52,714th most popular surname in the United States with 369 recorded instances. This increased to 395 counts by 2010, making it the 52,482nd most common surname, reflecting a 7.05% growth in count. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.14%, indicating that while the raw numbers have grown, the proportion of people with this name compared to the total population has fallen slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #52,482 | 0.44% |
| Count | 369 | 395 | 7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tyszka
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tyszka, the vast majority self-identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.1% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.47% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 97.47% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |