Explore the Family Name Mielcarek
The meaning of Mielcarek
Polish: from a diminutive of mielcarz ‘maltster’. Compare German Meltzer.
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How common is the last name Mielcarek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mielcarek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mielcarek was ranked 40,465th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had dropped to become the 42,937th most common. This represents a -6.11% change in ranking. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased slightly, from 509 in 2000 to 504 in 2010, a -0.98% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #42,937 | -6.11% |
| Count | 509 | 504 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mielcarek
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Mielcarek has seen some shifts over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname are identified as White, making up 96.86% of Mielcareks in 2000 and 92.86% in 2010, a drop of -4.13%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.36% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010, an impressive 76.69% increase. Notably, there was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year. However, the category of Two or more races saw its first appearance in 2010 with 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 92.86% | -4.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 4.17% | 76.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |