Explore the Family Name Kimak
The meaning of Kimak
Rusyn (standard transliteration Kymak) and Polish: nickname from Rusyn (Ukrainian) kymak and regional Polish kimak ‘log of wood, stick’, in Rusyn (Ukrainian) also denoting a ‘clog’ and ‘tree stump’.
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How common is the last name Kimak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kimak has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 68,122nd spot, reflecting a change of -5.5%. The count of individuals with this surname only increased marginally, from 288 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, a change of just 0.35%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #68,122 | -5.5% |
| Count | 288 | 289 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimak
Regarding the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Kimak, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.31% of people with this surname identified as White, and while this figure did decrease slightly to 97.23% in 2010, it still represents the vast majority. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.31% | 97.23% | -2.09% |
| 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% |