Explore the Family Name Gurecki
The meaning of Gurecki
Polish: variant of Gorecki.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gurecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gurecki has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gurecki was ranked 65,298 in popularity, but by 2010 it fell to the rank of 73,215, marking a decline of 12.12%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 284 to 265 during this period, a drop of 6.69%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Gurecki surname per 100,000 population decreased from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating an 18.18% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #73,215 | -12.12% |
| Count | 284 | 265 | -6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurecki
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Gurecki surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that almost all identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 96.48% and 96.23% respectively, showing a minor decrease of 0.26%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.26% of those with the Gurecki surname, where no such identification was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 96.23% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 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% |