Explore the Family Name Gornik
The meaning of Gornik
1. Polish (Górnik): occupational name from górnik ‘miner’. 2. Polish (Górnik): topographic name derived from górny ‘upper part of a settlement’ (see Gorny 2). 3. Slovenian: topographic name for someone who lived on a hill, derived from gora ‘mountain, hill’, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called with gora or with the adjective gornji ‘upper’. This surname is also found in Croatia (compare 4 below). 4. Slovenian and Croatian: feudal status name for the steward of a vineyard, derived from gora ‘hill planted with vines’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Gornik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gornik decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,665th and dropped to 51,610th in 2010, a decrease of about 6.05 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased during the same period from 407 to 403. This resulted in a proportion per 100,000 people reduction of 6.67 percent, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #51,610 | -6.05% |
| Count | 407 | 403 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gornik
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity shows that most individuals with the Gornik surname identify as White. There was an increase in this identity from 96.56 percent in 2000 to 98.51 percent in 2010. The percentage of Gorniks identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity went down to zero in 2010 from 1.23 percent and 1.97 percent respectively in 2000. No significant change was observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 98.51% | 2.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |