Explore the Family Name Worzalla
The meaning of Worzalla
Polish (Worzałła): derivative of German dialect Worzel, standard German Wurzel ‘root’. This may be a nickname for someone from a family that had resided in a particular place for many generations. The surname Worzałła is very rare in Poland, concentrated in Gdynia and Gdańsk area.
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How common is the last name Worzalla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Worzalla has seen a slight decrease in rank from 69,428 in 2000 to 69,793 in 2010. This represents a marginal decline of 0.53%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname has increased by 6.44% from 264 in 2000 to 281 in 2010. The proportion per 100k has remained consistent at 0.1 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #69,793 | -0.53% |
| Count | 264 | 281 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worzalla
Concerning ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Worzalla surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.73% of individuals with the Worzalla surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 98.93% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 98.93% | 1.23% |
| 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% |