Explore the Family Name Krolak
The meaning of Krolak
Polish (Królak): patronymic from the nickname Król ‘king’ or ‘rabbit’ (see Krol, Krolik). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Casimir, Jaroslaw, Slawomir, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Krolak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krolak saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,052nd most popular surname, while in 2010, it had dropped slightly to the rank of 40,204. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Krolak increased from 531 in 2000 to 545 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.64%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k people decreased by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #40,204 | -2.95% |
| Count | 531 | 545 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krolak
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of people with the surname Krolak identify as White. This ethnicity held steady at about 97.55% in 2000 and 97.61% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010, a change of 36.17%. The census recorded no individuals with the Krolak surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category of two or more races was reported in 2000 but was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 97.61% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.28% | 36.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |