Explore the Family Name Ignasiak
The meaning of Ignasiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Ignacy (see Ignatius). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Miroslaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Ignasiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ignasiak is ranked 46,138 in popularity as of 2010, a slight decrease from its rank of 45,149 in 2000. This represents a change of -2.19%. However, the actual count of people having the Ignasiak surname increased by 3.36% during the same period, growing from 447 individuals in 2000 to 462 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 reduced by -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #46,138 | -2.19% |
| Count | 447 | 462 | 3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ignasiak
Turning to ethnic identity, the vast majority of people with the surname Ignasiak identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.88% of all Ignasiaks, dropping slightly to 97.62% in 2010. The only other recorded ethnicity in 2010 was Hispanic, accounting for 1.73% of Ignasiaks. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native origin bearing this surname during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 97.62% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 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% |