Explore the Family Name Mrozek
The meaning of Mrozek
Polish (also Mrózek and Mrożek): from a pet form of Mroz, itself from mróz ‘frost’ or a shortened form of the personal name Ambroży. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Alojzy, Casimir, Dorota, Jadwiga, Krystyna, Krzysztof, Malgorzata, Marcin, Pawel, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Mrozek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mrozek has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,141st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 19,189, a decrease of roughly 12%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a reduction from 1,526 in 2000 to 1,415 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 7%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Mrozek per 100,000 residents fell by approximately 16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,141 | #19,189 | -11.95% |
| Count | 1,526 | 1,415 | -7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.48 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mrozek
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mrozek, data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the surname is predominantly found within the White ethnicity, with 97.12% in 2000 and 96.68% in 2010. Although there was a very slight decrease of 0.45%, White remains the dominant ethnicity for this surname. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation increased by 50%, moving from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. The data shows no record of the surname among the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. As for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, their percentage fell to zero in 2010 from a previous 0.46% in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.98% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010, showing a drop of over 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.68% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.77% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.78% | -20.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |