Explore the Family Name Gniadek
The meaning of Gniadek
Polish: nickname for someone with chestnut hair, from gniadek ‘reddish brown’, from gniady ‘brown’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Jozef, Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Gniadek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gniadek has shown a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 51583 in 2000 to 51610 in 2010, reflecting a marginal change of -0.05. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 6.33% from 379 to 403 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #51,610 | -0.05% |
| Count | 379 | 403 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gniadek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Gniadek surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.68% and slightly decreased to 97.77% in 2010, indicating a minor change of -0.92%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.77% | -0.92% |
| 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% |