Explore the Family Name Kordek
The meaning of Kordek
Polish: derivative of Korda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kordek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kordek has slightly decreased between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kordek ranked as the 70,052nd most popular surname but dropped to 72,332nd by 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 3.25%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 261 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, indicating an increase of 3.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #72,332 | -3.25% |
| Count | 261 | 269 | 3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kordek
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Kordek remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 96.55% identified as White, and this number slightly increased to 96.65% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was Hispanic, albeit at much smaller percentages - 2.3% in 2000 which decreased slightly to 2.23% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.65% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.23% | -3.04% |
| 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% |