Explore the Family Name Grzesiak
The meaning of Grzesiak
Polish: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Grzegorz, from Latin Gregorius (see Gregory). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Grzesiak in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grzesiak has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 49,767th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 52,169th. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 396 to 398 during this period, indicating that while the surname is not broadly common, it maintains a steady presence within the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #52,169 | -4.83% |
| Count | 396 | 398 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grzesiak
Turning to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Grzesiak surname have identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.23% of Grzesiaks were White, although this percentage fell slightly to 94.97% by 2010. Interestingly, there was also an emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group between 2000 and 2010, rising to 3.52%. There was no change in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 94.97% | -3.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.52% | 0% |
| 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% |