Explore the Family Name Mirek
The meaning of Mirek
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Mirosław or any of various other names composed with old Polish mir ‘peace, safety, friendship’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mirek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mirek experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mirek ranked 84,968 in popularity with 205 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, even though the count of people with this surname increased to 213, its rank dropped to 87,335. This change indicates a decrease in popularity by about 2.79 ranks. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Mirek also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #87,335 | -2.79% |
| Count | 205 | 213 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mirek
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Mirek surname was predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity in both year 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 99% of the individuals with the surname Mirek identified as White, and this percentage decreased slightly to 98.59% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Mirek surname among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those who identify with two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.59% | -0.41% |
| 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% |