Explore the Family Name Grzesik
The meaning of Grzesik
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Grzegorz, from Latin Gregorius (see Gregory). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Grzegorz, Krystyna, Mieczyslaw.
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How common is the last name Grzesik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grzesik showed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 55,124 in 2000, it dropped to 59,901 in 2010, reflecting an 8.67% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 349 to 337, a -3.44% change. Moreover, the proportion of people with the Grzesik surname per 100,000 decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #59,901 | -8.67% |
| Count | 349 | 337 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grzesik
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Grzesik surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 95.70% in 2000 to 94.96% in 2010. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, the data shows a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity at 2.97% in 2010. Notably, individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000 (2.01%) were not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.96% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |