Explore the Family Name Groszek
The meaning of Groszek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from groszek, a diminutiveof grosz, a copper coin, hence a metonymic occupational name for a moneyer or a nickname for a wealthy or money-conscious individual. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Urszula.
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How common is the last name Groszek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Groszek has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Groszek ranked 83,301 in popularity with a count of 210 people bearing this surname. By 2010, although the count increased to 213, the rank dropped to 87,335, reflecting a change of -4.84 percent. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, marking a decrease of 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #87,335 | -4.84% |
| Count | 210 | 213 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groszek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Groszek surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, a significant 98.10 percent identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.24 percent in 2010. During both census years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races. It's important to note that the data for some categories may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.24% | -1.9% |
| 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% |