Explore the Family Name Krajnik
The meaning of Krajnik
Polish and Slovenian; Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Krajník): topographic name from an adjectival derivative of kraj ‘end, border’ (Slovenian krajni, Czech krajní, Slovak krajný), denoting e.g. someone who lived on the edge of a village. As a Slovenian surname it is also a habitational name from any of the villages called Kraj. Compare Kraynick and Kraynik. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Elzbieta, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Krajnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Krajnik has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krajnik was ranked as the 56,687th most popular surname, with a count of 337 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 62,045th position, with a count of 323 people, reflecting a decrease of around 4.15%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #62,045 | -9.45% |
| Count | 337 | 323 | -4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krajnik
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Krajnik identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.03% of Krajniks identified as White, with this figure slightly decreasing to 96.90% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no reported cases of Krajnik individuals identifying as Black in 2000, there was a small percentage (1.55%) who did so in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 96.9% | -0.13% |
| Black | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |