Explore the Family Name Gorniak
The meaning of Gorniak
Polish (Górniak): 1. patronymic from Górny (see Gorny). 2. habitational name for someone from a place called Górna or Górne. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Dorota, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Gorniak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gorniak' has seen a slight decrease in rank from 40622 in 2000 to 41579 in 2010, marking a change of -2.36%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the 'Gorniak' surname has seen an increase from 507 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, representing a growth of 3.16%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there's been a slight decrease, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, a reduction of -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #41,579 | -2.36% |
| Count | 507 | 523 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorniak
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the 'Gorniak' surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, most are identified as White, making up 94.48% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.88% in 2010. The second largest increase was seen in the category of individuals identifying as two or more races, showing a growth from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decline from 2.17% to 1.53%. There was also a small increase in the Hispanic group from 1.58% to 1.72%, while Black representation went from 0% to 0.96%. There were no changes for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 93.88% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.91% | 38.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.72% | 8.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.17% | 1.53% | -29.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |