Explore the Family Name Opolka
The meaning of Opolka
Polish: variant of Opiołka, a nickname from Old Polish opiołka ‘weed torn up by the roots’, thus an occupational name for a plowman.
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How common is the last name Opolka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Opolka has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Opolka ranked 74,675 in popularity, with a count of 241 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 81,458 and the count decreased slightly to 232, marking a change of -3.73%. Consequently, the proportion of Opolka per 100k people also declined by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #81,458 | -9.08% |
| Count | 241 | 232 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Opolka
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Opolka, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that it is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.34% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure barely changed in 2010, dropping minutely to 98.28%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Opolka identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 98.28% | -0.06% |
| 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% |