Explore the Family Name Czarnik
The meaning of Czarnik
Polish: nickname for someone with black hair or a swarthy complexion, from a diminutive of czarny ‘black’, or a patronymic from Czarny. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Stanislaw, Andrzej, Casimir, Dorota, Henryka, Ryszard, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Czarnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Czarnik has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 30,443 to 30,477, marking a drop of 0.11%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.8%, going from 724 people in 2000 to 766 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a small decrease of 3.7%, moving from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #30,477 | -0.11% |
| Count | 724 | 766 | 5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Czarnik
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation for those bearing the surname Czarnik. There was no change in the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The percentage of individuals identified as White slightly increased from 98.07% in 2000 to 98.17% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw a significant increase of 50.72%, up from 0.69% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable decrease of 40.91% in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.1% in 2000 dropping to 0.65% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 98.17% | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.04% | 50.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 0.65% | -40.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |