Explore the Family Name Marczak
The meaning of Marczak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Marek or Marko. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Feliks, Ignatius, Janina, Jerzy, Krzysztof, Tadeusz, Wieslaw, Witold, Wojciech, Zbigniew. German Alfons, Hedwig.
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How common is the last name Marczak in the United States?
The surname Marczak has seen a rise in its popularity over the years, as documented in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name was ranked at 32,652, but by 2010 it had climbed to 31,068, marking an increase of 4.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 663 in 2000 to 747 in 2010, a change of 12.67%. Interestingly, the proportion of people named Marczak per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #31,068 | 4.85% |
| Count | 663 | 747 | 12.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marczak
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Marczak surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.23% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.66% to 1.87%, displaying a growth of 12.65%. It's also worth noting that there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnic identity at 1.87% in 2010, which was not reported in 2000. However, the representation of Marczak among those identifying as two or more races disappeared completely in 2010, down from 1.36% in 2000. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not represented among those with the Marczak surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.58% | -0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 1.87% | 12.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |