Explore the Family Name Misiak
The meaning of Misiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Miś, a pet form of the personal name Michał (see Michael), see Mis. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Jolanta, Andrzej, Miroslaw, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Misiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Misiak saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Misiak was the 29,040th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to be the 28,746th most popular name, an increase of 1.01%. The number of individuals carrying the Misiak surname also increased during this period, from 769 people in 2000 to 828 people in 2010, a rise of 7.67%. However, as a proportion of the total population per 100,000 people, the surname Misiak decreased slightly, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, a decrease of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #28,746 | 1.01% |
| Count | 769 | 828 | 7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Misiak
When considering the ethnicity of individuals with the Misiak surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of individuals identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 97.27% in 2000 to 94.93% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.43% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010, a change of 127.97%. A smaller increase was noted in those identifying with two or more races, which went from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010, a rise of 49.23%. Meanwhile, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy in the 2000 and 2010 censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 94.93% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.26% | 127.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.97% | 49.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |