Explore the Family Name Wierzba
The meaning of Wierzba
Polish: topographic name or nickname from wierzba ‘willow’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dariusz, Andrzej, Kazimierz, Marcin, Zbigniew, Zdzislaw. German Helmut, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Wierzba in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wierzba has shown a rise in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wierzba ranked as the 33,169th most popular surname with a count of 650 people bearing it. By 2010, the name had moved up to rank 31,724 with an increased count of 728 individuals, signifying a 12% increase. This increase was also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.24 to 0.25, marking a 4.17% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,169 | #31,724 | 4.36% |
| Count | 650 | 728 | 12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wierzba
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Wierzba identify as White, with percentages hovering around 97.54% in 2000 and slightly declining to 96.43% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010, a substantial 149.35% change. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.38% to 1.10%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.43% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.92% | 149.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.1% | -20.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |