Explore the Family Name Grajek
The meaning of Grajek
Polish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grajek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grajek has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,317th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 77,788th, marking a 15.55% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 274 to 246 during this period, a drop of 10.22%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people of the surname Grajek declined by 20% from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #77,788 | -15.55% |
| Count | 274 | 246 | -10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grajek
Looking at the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Grajek, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identifies as white. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of white individuals from 93.8% in 2000 to 92.28% in 2010. Conversely, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, climbing from 1.82% to 2.44%, a growth of 34.07%. The percentage of those claiming two or more ethnic identities decreased slightly from 2.55% to 2.44%. There were no changes in the numbers for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 92.28% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 2.44% | 34.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 2.44% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |