Explore the Family Name Grabarek
The meaning of Grabarek
Polish: occupational name from a diminutive of grabarz ‘grave digger’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Jadwiga, Jaroslaw, Stanislaus.
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How common is the last name Grabarek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grabarek has seen a decrease in popularity over the ten-year period between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Grabarek ranked 75,466 in popularity with a count of 238, equating to a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 85,049 with only 220 individuals bearing the surname, showing a drop in proportion to 0.07 per 100,000. This represents a change of -12.7 in rank and -7.56 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #85,049 | -12.7% |
| Count | 238 | 220 | -7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grabarek
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Grabarek surname identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 97.90% and slightly decreased to 96.36% in 2010, a minor change of -1.57. No significant presence of this surname was found among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.36% | -1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |