Explore the Family Name Kraynak
The meaning of Kraynak
Americanized form of Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Czech Krajňák or Krajňak (see Krajnak).
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How common is the last name Kraynak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kraynak slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kraynak was ranked 26,292nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 26,910th spot, marking a decrease of 2.35%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 874 in 2000 to 902 in 2010, which is a growth rate of 3.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline of 3.12%, going from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,292 | #26,910 | -2.35% |
| Count | 874 | 902 | 3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kraynak
In regards to ethnicity, the Kraynak surname showed some variation over the decade according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both increased, with a rise from 0.92% to 1.11% and 0.69% to 1.00% respectively. The White ethnic identity continued to make up the vast majority of those with the Kraynak surname, though it did see a minor decrease from 97.71% in 2000 to 97.67% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The category of "Two or more races" experienced the biggest change, dropping from 0.69% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 97.67% | -0.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.11% | 20.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1% | 44.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |