Explore the Family Name Gorak
The meaning of Gorak
Polish (Górak): patronymic from Góra (see Gora). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Gorak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gorak has somewhat declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gorak was the 79,676th most popular surname, with a count of 222 people carrying it. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 89,753, with only 206 people bearing the name. This represents a decrease in popularity of 12.65% and a reduction in count by 7.21%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.08 to 0.07, showing a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #89,753 | -12.65% |
| Count | 222 | 206 | -7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorak
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gorak, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominance of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of the people holding this surname were White. Specifically, in 2000, 96.4% of those with the Gorak surname identified as White and this figure slightly decreased to 95.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Two or more races dropped significantly from 2.25% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There was also a new emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, going from 0% in 2000 to 3.88% in 2010. No individuals with the Gorak surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.15% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |