Explore the Family Name Kijak
The meaning of Kijak
Polish: patronymic from Kij, a nickname based on kij ‘stick’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Kijak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kijak' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kijak was ranked as the 70,052nd most popular surname in the U.S., but it slipped to the 73,464th position by 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4.87%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 261 to 264 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 1.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10.0%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #73,464 | -4.87% |
| Count | 261 | 264 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kijak
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Kijak surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority of those with the Kijak surname identified as White in both years. In 2000, this percentage was 99.23%, which decreased slightly to 98.11% in 2010, marking a change of -1.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.23% | 98.11% | -1.13% |
| 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% |