Explore the Family Name Mikolajczak
The meaning of Mikolajczak
Polish (Mikołajczak): patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Mikołaj (see Nicholas). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alojzy, Andrzej, Casimir, Ignatius, Iwona, Jacek, Janina, Jerzy.
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How common is the last name Mikolajczak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mikolajczak saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 34,949 with a count of 611, which grew to a count of 658 by 2010, pushing its ranking up to 34,427. Despite the increase in the number of individuals bearing the surname, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly dropped from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #34,427 | 1.49% |
| Count | 611 | 658 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikolajczak
When it comes to ethnicity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Mikolajczak identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage share of this group decreased slightly from 97.38% in 2000 to 96.20% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable rise in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010, marking a change of 151.3%. Meanwhile, those identifying as being of two or more races dropped from 0.98% in 2000 to no recorded percentage in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.2% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.89% | 151.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |