Explore the Family Name Mendyk
The meaning of Mendyk
Polish: status name for a mendicant (a beggar, impoverished person, or perhaps a member of a mendicant order of minor friars), from Polish mendyk ‘beggar’ (from Latin mendicus). Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mendyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mendyk has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Mendyk ranked 55,609th in terms of popularity and dropped to 57,781st by 2010, marking a decline of 3.91%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people with this surname increased from 345 to 352 during the same period - a growth rate of 2.03%. However, its prevalence per 100,000 people fell by 7.69%, from 0.13% to 0.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #57,781 | -3.91% |
| Count | 345 | 352 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mendyk
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Mendyk identify as White. The percentage stood at 98.55% in 2000 and saw a negligible dip to 98.3% in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 98.3% | -0.25% |
| 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% |