Explore the Family Name Waligora
The meaning of Waligora
Polish (Waligóra): nickname for a big man. Waligóra is the name of a giant in Polish fairy tales. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Boguslaw, Wieslaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Waligora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waligora saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 44192 to 45347, a change of -2.61%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period, from 459 to 472, marking a rise of 2.83%. However, the proportion of individuals named Waligora per 100k people decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #45,347 | -2.61% |
| Count | 459 | 472 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waligora
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Waligora identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.79% over the decade from 97.17% to 96.40%. From 2000 to 2010, the census recorded an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as belonging to two or more races within the Waligora surname bearers. During this period, the percentage of people identifying with these ethnicities rose to 1.06% and 1.48% respectively. There were no changes in the proportions of Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing the surname Waligora during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.4% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |