Explore the Family Name Michalczyk
The meaning of Michalczyk
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Michał (see Michal). This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Jozef, Piotr, Ryszard, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Michalczyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Michalczyk has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to 71,042, a decrease of around 7.86%. Similarly, there was a small reduction in the actual count of people bearing the name, from 281 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 2.14%. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by about 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #71,042 | -7.86% |
| Count | 281 | 275 | -2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michalczyk
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Michalczyk identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 96.80% identified as White, and this percentage increased to 98.55% in 2010. A small number, 2.14%, reported having two or more ethnic identities in the year 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 98.55% | 1.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |