Explore the Family Name Zmuda
The meaning of Zmuda
Polish (mainly Żmuda): nickname for an earnest, hard-working person, from Polish zmudny ‘toilsome’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Beata, Dariusz, Fryderyk, Janina, Jaromir, Malgorzata, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Zmuda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zmuda saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,384th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 23,333rd position, marking a change of -4.24%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Zmuda actually increased from 1,073 in 2000 to 1,091 in 2010, indicating a 1.68% increase. The proportion of the surname per 100k people slightly decreased by 7.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,384 | #23,333 | -4.24% |
| Count | 1,073 | 1,091 | 1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zmuda
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zmuda. Predominantly, this surname is identified with the White ethnicity, accounting for 96.37% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.88% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races have seen decreases of 2.67% and 50.54% respectively. Interestingly, the Hispanic demographic has shown an increase of 41.54%. There were no individuals with the surname Zmuda identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.88% | 0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0.92% | -50.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 0.92% | 41.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.73% | -2.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |