Explore the Family Name Kryszak
The meaning of Kryszak
Polish: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Krzysztof (see Christopher) or Krystian (see Christian). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Kryszak in the United States?
The surname Kryszak, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,143rd in terms of frequency, but dropped to 78,567th in 2010, representing a decrease of over 10%. During this period, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by just over 5%, from 256 to 243. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by around 11% from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #78,567 | -10.44% |
| Count | 256 | 243 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kryszak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kryszak surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all (99.22% and 98.77% respectively) of those with the Kryszak surname identified as White. This represents a slight decrease of 0.45% in the decade. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 98.77% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |