Explore the Family Name Mrotek
The meaning of Mrotek
Polish: shortened form of Mamrotek, a nickname for someone who mumbled or talked incomprehensibly, from a derivative of mamrotać ‘to mumble or gibber’.
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How common is the last name Mrotek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Mrotek surname has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,608 and rose to a rank of 50,771 in 2010, marking a 3.49% change. The count of people with this surname also increased from 370 in 2000 to 411 in 2010, reflecting an 11.08% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #50,771 | 3.49% |
| Count | 370 | 411 | 11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mrotek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Mrotek surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.57% identified as such, but by 2010 this percentage dropped slightly to 94.89%. A small portion of the Mrotek population identified as Hispanic, growing from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010, which is a significant rise of 116.30%. No individuals with the Mrotek surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 94.89% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.92% | 116.3% |
| 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% |