Explore the Family Name Balcerzak
The meaning of Balcerzak
Polish: patronymic from Balcer. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Henryk, Zigmunt.
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How common is the last name Balcerzak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Balcerzak ranked 36,232nd in popularity in the United States in 2000 and slipped slightly to 37,646th in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.9%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Balcerzak surname increased from 584 in 2000 to 591 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.2%. The proportion of people with the Balcerzak last name per 100,000 decreased by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #37,646 | -3.9% |
| Count | 584 | 591 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balcerzak
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Balcerzak surname identified as White, making up 96.23% in 2000 and 95.26% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.01%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities comprised 1.71% in 2000, which fell to 1.52% in 2010, marking an 11.11% decrease. The representation of Hispanics within the Balcerzak surname holders increased significantly, going from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010, a rise of 64.94%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.26% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.54% | 64.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.52% | -11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |