Explore the Family Name Mizerak
The meaning of Mizerak
Polish: unflattering descriptive nickname from mizerak ‘starveling, weakling, miserable creature’ (a derivative of Latin miserus ‘wretch’).
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How common is the last name Mizerak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mizerak has seen a slight drop in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,849th and by 2010, it had slipped to 64,721st - marking an approximately 11.88% decrease in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 329 to 307 during this period, indicating a decrease of around 6.69%. The proportion of individuals with the Mizerak surname per 100,000 people also declined by about 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #64,721 | -11.88% |
| Count | 329 | 307 | -6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mizerak
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Mizerak identify as White. In 2000, nearly 98.78% of Mizeraks identified as White, increasing slightly to 99.02% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 99.02% | 0.24% |
| 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% |