Explore the Family Name Kominek
The meaning of Kominek
Polish; Czech (Komínek): metonymic occupational name for a chimneysweep, from a diminutive of Polish komin, Czech komín ‘chimney’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alojzy, Krystyna.
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How common is the last name Kominek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kominek is not very common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,236th most popular surname and this declined slightly by 2010, when it was ranked 65,066th. Despite the drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Kominek surname increased slightly from 301 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, a change of 1.33%. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion of individuals with the Kominek surname per 100,000 people dropped by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #65,066 | -4.55% |
| Count | 301 | 305 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kominek
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kominek surname identify as White. This group made up 98.01% of Komineks in 2000, falling slightly to 92.79% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of Komineks who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.66% in 2000 to 6.56% in 2010, a rise of 295.18%. The data also shows no Komineks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 92.79% | -5.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 6.56% | 295.18% |
| 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% |