Explore the Family Name Kmieciak
The meaning of Kmieciak
Polish: patronymic from Kmieć ‘peasant farmer’ (see Kmiec). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jaroslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Kmieciak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kmieciak has seen a slight decrease in popularity throughout the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kmieciak held a rank of 66,878 which dropped to 73,005 in 2010, a decrease of roughly 9.16%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 276 to 266 during this period, representing a decline of about 3.62%. The proportion of people named Kmieciak per 100,000 residents also saw a slight fall, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #73,005 | -9.16% |
| Count | 276 | 266 | -3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kmieciak
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kmieciak, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.91% of those with the surname identified as White, falling slightly to 98.12% in 2010, a change of -0.80%. There were no Kmieciaks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, there were no instances of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 98.12% | -0.8% |
| 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% |