Explore the Family Name Czerniak
The meaning of Czerniak
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): descriptive nickname denoting a person with dark hair or a dark complexion, from Polish czarny ‘black’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Ryszard, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Czerniak in the United States?
The surname Czerniak, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 28,088, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 30,202 - a drop of 7.53%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell, from 803 in 2000 down to 776 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.36%. As for its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a significant 13.33% drop, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #30,202 | -7.53% |
| Count | 803 | 776 | -3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Czerniak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Czerniak identify as White, with this ethnicity accounting for 97.01% in 2000 and 96.01% in 2010. Hispanic ethnicity registered a rise from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010, a 34.40% increase. The category of two or more races decreased from 1.12% to 0.77%, a change of -31.25%. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged from 0 to 1.16%. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained constant at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.01% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.68% | 34.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.77% | -31.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |