Explore the Family Name Mroczek
The meaning of Mroczek
Polish: nickname for a person of a gloomy disposition, from Polish mroczek ‘small dark cloud’ (a diminutive of mrok ‘cloud’, also used in the sense ‘gloom, darkness’). This word also means ‘bat’, which could also lie behind the nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Pawel, Tadeusz, Boguslaw, Krzysztof, Stanislawa, Wieslaw, Wieslawa.
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How common is the last name Mroczek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mroczek has seen an increase in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it was ranked at 36,328 and climbed to 34,707 by 2010, marking a 4.46% rise in rank. The number of people bearing this surname also grew by 11.86%, from 582 in 2000 to 651 in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of people named Mroczek per 100,000 remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #34,707 | 4.46% |
| Count | 582 | 651 | 11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mroczek
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mroczek, the U.S. Decennial Census indicates that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, that proportion was 97.94%, dipping slightly to 97.85% by 2010. There was a small percentage, 1.20% in 2000 and 1.08% in 2010 that identified as belonging to two or more races. This represents a decrease of 10%. There were no identifications with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 97.85% | -0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.08% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |