Explore the Family Name Zych
The meaning of Zych
Polish (also Żych): from a short form of the personal name Zygmunt. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Miroslaw, Andrze, Andrzej, Dorota, Eugeniusz, Jadwiga, Jolanta, Krzysztof, Lech, Mariusz, Stanislaw, Stanislawa.
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How common is the last name Zych in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zych experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 17,719 to 18,246, marking a change of -2.97%. However, the count or the number of people with this surname increased by 4.46%, going up from 1,458 to 1,523. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small dip of -3.7%, with the figure dropping from 0.54 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,719 | #18,246 | -2.97% |
| Count | 1,458 | 1,523 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zych
Turning to ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identifying with the Zych surname were white, accounting for 97.24% in 2010, down slightly from 97.60% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.30% to 1.58%. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.48% to 0.33%. Individuals indicating they belonged to two or more races rose from 0.41% to 0.59%. There were no changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 97.24% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.58% | 21.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 0.59% | 43.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.33% | -31.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |