Explore the Family Name Furtak
The meaning of Furtak
Polish: unflattering nickname from Polish furtak ‘trifler’, ‘frivolous person’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grzegorz, Jerzy, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Furtak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Furtak witnessed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,686th most common surname and the count stood at 387. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 58,042 with the count decreasing to 350, representing a change of -14.51% and -9.56% respectively. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Furtak per 100k also decreased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #58,042 | -14.51% |
| Count | 387 | 350 | -9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Furtak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Furtak identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease from 97.67% to 96.86%. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw negligible changes. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 0 to 2.00.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 96.86% | -0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |