Explore the Family Name Mlynek
The meaning of Mlynek
Polish (Młynek): occupational name from a pet form of młynarz ‘miller’ (see Mlynarski). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Mlynek in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mlynek has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,466th in terms of commonality and increased slightly in rank to 75,069th in 2010. This represents a change of 0.53% over this ten year period. The total count of individuals with the Mlynek surname also grew by 7.98%, from 238 people in 2000 to 257 in 2010. However, the proportion of Mlyneks per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #75,069 | 0.53% |
| Count | 238 | 257 | 7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mlynek
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides us with an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mlynek. Predominantly, this surname is linked with the White ethnicity, representing 99.16% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.33% in 2010. Interestingly, the data showed a small emergence of Hispanic association with the Mlynek surname in 2010, accounting for 1.95%, where there was none recorded in 2000. No significant changes were observed for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 95.33% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |