Explore the Family Name Kwolek
The meaning of Kwolek
Altered form, under German influence, of Polish Chwałek (see Chwalek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw, Zygmund.
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How common is the last name Kwolek in the United States?
The surname Kwolek, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,056 in terms of commonality amongst U.S. surnames, falling to a rank of 47,521 by 2010. This represents a decline of nearly 13%. Moreover, the actual count of people with the Kwolek surname also decreased from 486 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, an 8.23% reduction. The proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 also fell by 16.67% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #47,521 | -12.99% |
| Count | 486 | 446 | -8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kwolek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Kwolek surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 95.88%, dipping slightly to 95.07% in 2010. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, with this group seeing a notable increase from 2.88% in 2000 to 3.81% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.07% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.81% | 32.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |