Explore the Family Name Ciszek
The meaning of Ciszek
Polish: nickname from cichy ‘quiet, calm’, or ciszyć ‘to appease, to calm down’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ignatius, Stanislaw, Jaroslaw, Piotr, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Ciszek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ciszek witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,677 in popularity and fell to 44,576 by 2010, marking a -4.45% change. The number of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 478 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 0.84%. However, the proportion of the population with the Ciszek surname per 100,000 people decreased by -11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #44,576 | -4.45% |
| Count | 478 | 482 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciszek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Ciszek surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identified as White. In 2000, 98.54% of individuals with the Ciszek surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.72% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010, accounting for 1.04% of those bearing the Ciszek surname, where there had been none reported in 2000. No individuals reported having two or more races during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 97.72% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.04% | 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% |