Explore the Family Name Gardocki
The meaning of Gardocki
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Gardoty in Podlaskie Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogdan, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Gardocki in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gardocki saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gardocki ranked 55,376 in terms of popularity and increased slightly to 56,073 by 2010, reflecting a -1.26 change. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Gardocki surname rose from 347 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, marking a 5.19 increase. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of -7.69, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #56,073 | -1.26% |
| Count | 347 | 365 | 5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gardocki
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the Gardocki surname identified as White, with 94.81 percent in 2000 and 94.52 percent in 2010 showing a minimal decrease of -0.31. Additionally, there was a notable decrease in individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.88 percent in 2000 to 2.47 percent in 2010, indicating a -14.24 change. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, 1.37 percent did so in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races fell from 1.73 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 94.52% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 2.47% | -14.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |