Explore the Family Name Niziolek
The meaning of Niziolek
Polish (Niziołek): nickname for a short person or literal descriptive name for a dwarf, from Polish dialect niziołek ‘dwarf’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Jadwiga.
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How common is the last name Niziolek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Niziolek saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Niziolek was ranked 45,308 in terms of popularity and this rank slipped to 47,006 in 2010, marking a change of -3.75%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Niziolek surname actually increased from 445 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.57%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decrease of -6.25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #47,006 | -3.75% |
| Count | 445 | 452 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niziolek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Niziolek, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of those bearing the Niziolek name identified as White, although there was a small decrease of -0.20% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. Moreover, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in either year. This data has been suppressed (S) where necessary to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 98.23% | -0.2% |
| 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% |