Explore the Family Name Filak
The meaning of Filak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Fila. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Mikolaj, Jolanta.
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How common is the last name Filak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Filak has seen a slight decrease in its popularity rank between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,611 and by 2010, it had dropped to 60,790, marking a change of -1.98. However, during the same period, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 4.42%, from 317 to 331. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of -8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #60,790 | -1.98% |
| Count | 317 | 331 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filak
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Filak surname. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as white decreased slightly from 99.37% in 2000 to 97.28% in 2010, which equates to a change of -2.10. In contrast, the Hispanic category saw an increase, though starting from zero in 2000, up to 1.51% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.37% | 97.28% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 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% |