Explore the Family Name Grzegorczyk
The meaning of Grzegorczyk
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Grzegorz, from Latin Gregorius (see Gregory). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Czeslaw, Danuta, Marzena, Piotr, Zofia. German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Grzegorczyk in the United States?
The surname Grzegorczyk has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,147th in popularity nationwide, but by 2010 it had risen to the 55,962nd position, demonstrating a growth of 5.38%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 320 individuals with the surname Grzegorczyk recorded in the 2000 census, a figure that grew by 14.37% to 366 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #55,962 | 5.38% |
| Count | 320 | 366 | 14.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grzegorczyk
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Grzegorczyk from the same census data, several shifts can be noted between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Grzegorczyk maintained a white ethnicity, showing a negligible decrease of 0.07% from 94.06% to 93.99%. Hispanic representation also saw a slight decline of 12.78%, moving from 3.13% to 2.73%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 12.79%, while a new category emerged for Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.37%. There were no changes in representation for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 93.99% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 2.73% | -12.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.91% | -12.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |