Explore the Family Name Hawrylak
The meaning of Hawrylak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Hawryło, dialect form of Gabriel. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Wasyl.
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How common is the last name Hawrylak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hawrylak saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 90,252nd and this ranking fell to 96,368th in 2010; a decline of 6.78 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also demonstrated a minor decrease during this period, dropping from 190 to 189 people, a change of -0.53 percent. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people also falling by 14.29 percent, from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #96,368 | -6.78% |
| Count | 190 | 189 | -0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hawrylak
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hawrylak. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaskan Native. Additionally, no individuals identified as being of two or more races. However, the majority of individuals with the surname Hawrylak identified as White. Although their percentage decreased slightly from 97.89 percent in 2000 to 96.30 percent in 2010, this group still accounts for the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.3% | -1.62% |
| 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% |