Explore the Family Name Graczyk
The meaning of Graczyk
Polish: from graczyk ‘player’, a diminutive of gracz, an agent noun from grać ‘to play’, in various senses: to play cards or to play a musical instrument, hence a nickname for a gambler or musician. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zigmund, Andrzej, Casimir, Grazyna, Grzegorz, Jacek, Jadwiga, Miroslawa, Ryszard, Zbigniew, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Graczyk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Graczyk has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 16,944 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 this rank had fallen to 18,354, marking an 8.32% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly during this same period, from 1,548 to 1,509, a change of -2.52%. This has led to a proportion per 100,000 people falling from 0.57 to 0.51, a decrease of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,944 | #18,354 | -8.32% |
| Count | 1,548 | 1,509 | -2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.51 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graczyk
The ethnicity of those with the surname Graczyk is predominately White, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96.96% identified as White, though this percentage dipped slightly to 95.16% by 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 0.58% to 0.93%, and those identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 2.07% to 3.11%. Additionally, the 2010 census showed a small percentage (0.40%) of individuals with the Graczyk surname identifying as Black, a category that had been at zero in 2000. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.16% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.11% | 50.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.93% | 60.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |