Explore the Family Name Kruczek
The meaning of Kruczek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname for someone with blackhair, from a Polish diminutive of kruk ‘raven’ (see Kruk). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Cecylia, Henryk, Ignacy, Leszek.
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How common is the last name Kruczek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kruczek was ranked 37,374 in popularity in 2000 and climbed slightly to rank 38,850 by 2010, marking a -3.95% change over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname increased modestly from 561 in 2000 to 568 in 2010, signifying a positive growth rate of 1.25%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by -9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #38,850 | -3.95% |
| Count | 561 | 568 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruczek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kruczek surname identify as White, accounting for 99.29% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 97.71% in 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.23% of those with the Kruczek surname. Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities reported no representation among the Kruczek surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.29% | 97.71% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |