Explore the Family Name Zywicki

The meaning of Zywicki

Polish (Żywicki): possibly a nickname from żywy ‘alive; vivid’, compare also żywica ‘resin’. The surname occurs mainly in Pomeranian and Lublin voivodeships.

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How common is the last name Zywicki in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zywicki saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zywicki was the 38,992nd most popular surname, with 532 individuals bearing it. By 2010, despite its count increasing to 558, it dropped in rank to the 39,419th position, representing a -1.1 change. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 5% during this decade.

20002010Change
Rank#38,992#39,419-1.1%
Count5325584.89%
Proportion per 100k0.20.19-5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zywicki

In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Zywicki identify as White. In 2000, this demographic made up 96.62% of the Zywickis, however, it slightly decreased to 95.52% by 2010. The Hispanic representation experienced a minor increase from 2.26% to 2.33% over the same period. Notably, by 2010, there was a new identification under "Two or more races," making up 1.25% of the Zywickis. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.

20002010Change
White96.62%95.52%-1.14%
Hispanic2.26%2.33%3.1%
Two or More Races0%1.25%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%