Explore the Family Name Karpiak
The meaning of Karpiak
Polish: patronymic from Karp 2.
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How common is the last name Karpiak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Karpiak has seen a slight increase. In the year 2000, it ranked 74,957 among all surnames in the United States, while in 2010, it rose slightly to rank 73,215. This represents a positive change of 2.32%. The number of people carrying the Karpiak surname also increased from 240 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 10.42%. However, even with this increase, the proportion of individuals with this surname remained static at 0.09 per 100k population between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #73,215 | 2.32% |
| Count | 240 | 265 | 10.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karpiak
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Karpiak identify as White. In 2000, 98.33% of those with this surname identified as White, although this percentage did see a slight decrease to 96.60% by 2010. It is worth noting that there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Karpiak surname group during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 96.6% | -1.76% |
| 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% |