Explore the Family Name Glodek
The meaning of Glodek
Polish (Głodek): diminutive of Głód (see Glod). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jadwiga, Miroslawa, Zosia.
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How common is the last name Glodek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Glodek has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Glodek was ranked 78,838th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 76,029th position, reflecting a growth of 3.56%. The number of individuals carrying the Glodek surname also grew during this period, with a count of 225 in 2000 that rose to 253 in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 12.44%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Glodek per 100,000 population increased by 12.5% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #76,029 | 3.56% |
| Count | 225 | 253 | 12.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glodek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Glodek surname identified as White, with percentages of 97.33 and 97.63 in 2000 and 2010 respectively, showing a slight increase of 0.31%. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years, with all these categories reporting zero percent. However, it is important to note that data for some specific ethnic groups may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 97.63% | 0.31% |
| 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% |