Explore the Family Name Goralczyk
The meaning of Goralczyk
Polish (Góralczyk): from a diminutive of góral ‘highlander’ (see Goral).
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How common is the last name Goralczyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goralczyk saw a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 66,274 in 2000 to 61,899 in 2010, marking a 6.6% rise. In terms of count, there were 279 individuals with this last name in 2000 which increased by 16.13% to reach 324 in 2010. This surge was also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, escalating from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, an overall increase of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #61,899 | 6.6% |
| Count | 279 | 324 | 16.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goralczyk
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Goralczyk, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows it's predominantly linked to white ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 97% of the individuals with this surname identified as white, seeing a slight uptick from 97.13% to 97.84% over the decade. There was a small percentage (1.79%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000; however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no records of individuals with the Goralczyk surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 97.84% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |