Explore the Family Name Antoniak
The meaning of Antoniak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Antoni (see Anthony). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Kazimierz, Pawel, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Antoniak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Antoniak showed a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 62,046 in the year 2000, it fell to the rank of 65,964 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.31%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname dropped slightly from 302 to 300 during the same period, reflecting a minimal change of -0.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a small decrease of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #65,964 | -6.31% |
| Count | 302 | 300 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antoniak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Antoniak identify as White. In 2000, 99.01% of Antoniaks identified in this category, but this number decreased to 96.67% by 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity within this group over the decade, with 3% identifying as such in 2010, compared to none in 2000. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 96.67% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |