Explore the Family Name Garstka
The meaning of Garstka
Polish: from garstka ‘handful, bunch’, possibly applied as a nickname for a physically small person. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslawa, Dariusz, Wlodzimierz, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Garstka in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Garstka had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 51,233 to 52,619, marking a change of -2.71%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 382 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, a growth of 3.14%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also decreased slightly, down by 7.14% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #52,619 | -2.71% |
| Count | 382 | 394 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garstka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Garstka surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group made up over 98% of the Garstkas, although there was a tiny decline of 0.22% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 98.73% | -0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |