Explore the Family Name Gromek
The meaning of Gromek
Polish: from a diminutive of Grom. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Urszula, Bogdan, Krystyna, Miroslaw, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Gromek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gromek has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gromek was ranked as the 51,024th most common surname, while by 2010, it had climbed to 50,362nd place, marking a 1.3% rise. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 384 to 415, an increase of 8.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #50,362 | 1.3% |
| Count | 384 | 415 | 8.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gromek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those carrying the Gromek surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 97.4% identified as White, though this proportion saw a minor decrease to 96.39% by 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic individuals within the Gromek surname population increased significantly during this period, from 1.56% to 2.65%, showing a growth of almost 70%. However, no significant representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were found amongst individuals with the Gromek surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.39% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.65% | 69.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |