Explore the Family Name Chwalek
The meaning of Chwalek
Polish (Chwałek): from a pet form of the personal name Chwalimir or Chwalisław, or from chwalić ‘to prize or value’ or chwalic się ‘to boast (of something)’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw. German Gunther.
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How common is the last name Chwalek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chwalek has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,906th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 63,698th spot, an increase of 10.17%. The count of individuals with this surname has also increased from 257 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, marking a 21.79% increase. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals slightly rose from 0.1 to 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #63,698 | 10.17% |
| Count | 257 | 313 | 21.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chwalek
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, people with the surname Chwalek are predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 98.83% of the Chwaleks identified as White and this figure marginally decreased to 97.76% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Chwaleks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, either in 2000 or 2010. It's important to note that the proportions for these ethnicities could be zero due to suppression of data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 97.76% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |