Explore the Family Name Golonka
The meaning of Golonka
Polish: nickname from either golonka ‘hand of pork’ or golony ‘clean-shaven’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Janina, Casimir, Ewa, Maciej.
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How common is the last name Golonka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Golonka' saw minor changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 39,678 in 2000 to 42,094 in 2010, showing a decline of approximately 6.09%. Despite this change in ranking, the number of individuals with this surname remained fairly stable, decreasing only slightly from 521 to 516. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by roughly 10.53%, moving from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #42,094 | -6.09% |
| Count | 521 | 516 | -0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golonka
The ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census reveals slight shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Golonka' during the same period. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.59%), a number that increased to 96.51% by 2010. There were no Golonkas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010 both these categories had a representation of 1.16%. Those identifying as Two or more races went from 2.11% in 2000 to none in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black declined from 0.96% in 2000 to none in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 96.51% | 0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |