Explore the Family Name Zawisza
The meaning of Zawisza
Polish: from the Old Polish personal name Zawisza, which is possibly a derivative of zawist ‘jealousy, envy’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa, Mieczyslaw, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Zawisza in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zawisza has seen a modest uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,119th most popular surname, with 383 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 49,723rd and the count increased to 422 individuals, marking a 10.18% increase. The proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.14, indicating that despite its growth, the Zawisza surname maintains a relatively low prevalence in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #49,723 | 2.73% |
| Count | 383 | 422 | 10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zawisza
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Zawisza surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. Both in 2000 and 2010, nearly 99% of those with the surname Zawisza identified as White. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The data for two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons. Thus, the Zawisza surname holds a strong association with White ethnicity in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 98.58% | -0.11% |
| 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% |