Explore the Family Name Krynicki
The meaning of Krynicki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Krynica, named with krynica ‘spring, well’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogdan, Lukasz, Miroslaw, Witold.
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How common is the last name Krynicki in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krynicki has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slid from 77472 in 2000 to 84136 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.6%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also shrank from 230 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, registering a decrease of 3.04%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #84,136 | -8.6% |
| Count | 230 | 223 | -3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krynicki
The ethnicity distribution of the Krynicki surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some shifts as well. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname, 96.96%, identified as White. By 2010, although still the dominant ethnic identity, this percentage fell slightly to 94.62%. Interestingly, no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander was recorded in 2000, but the 2010 Census reported 2.69% under this category. The percentage identifying with two or more races, however, dropped from 2.61% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.62% | -2.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |