Explore the Family Name Gawlak
The meaning of Gawlak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Gaweł (see Gawel). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Janina, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Gawlak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gawlak has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gawlak was ranked 60,706th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 310 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had improved to 58,337th, with a count of 348 instances per 100,000 people, marking a positive change of 3.9% in rank and 12.26% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #58,337 | 3.9% |
| Count | 310 | 348 | 12.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gawlak
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gawlak, the majority overwhelmingly identifies as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.71% identified as White, which increased slightly to 99.14% by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years. Furthermore, there were no recorded individuals identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 99.14% | 0.44% |
| 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% |