Explore the Family Name Misiaszek
The meaning of Misiaszek
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Miś (itself a pet form of Michał) or from Miś as a nickname meaning ‘bear’. See Mis. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw, Jacek, Witold.
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How common is the last name Misiaszek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Misiaszek was ranked 39,052 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 41,038 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 5.09%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Misiaszek surname remained stable at 531 during both census years. The proportion of people with the Misiaszek name per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decline from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, indicating a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #41,038 | -5.09% |
| Count | 531 | 531 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Misiaszek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority of individuals with the Misiaszek surname identify as White, holding steady at around 95% between 2000 and 2010. There were negligible changes in other ethnic identities during this timeframe. For instance, identification as Asian/Pacific Islander diminished completely from 1.13% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase from 0.94% to 1.32%, and the Hispanic community experienced a near 50% rise from 1.51% to 2.26%. No individuals with the Misiaszek surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 95.48% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.26% | 49.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.32% | 40.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |