Explore the Family Name Orlik
The meaning of Orlik
Polish; Czech and Slovak (Orlík); Ukrainian (standard transliteration Orlyk): nickname from a diminutive of Polish orzeł, Czech and Ukrainian orel, Slovak orol ‘eagle’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Aleksander, Kazimierz, Ryszard. Russian Arkady, Grigoriy, Lidiya, Zoya. Czech and Slovak Bozena, Pavel, Vladislav.
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How common is the last name Orlik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Orlik increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In that period, the rank of the name moved up from 50,366 to 49,824. The overall count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 7.95%, going from 390 in 2000 to 421 in 2010. However, the proportion of the U.S population with this surname held steady at 0.14 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #49,824 | 1.08% |
| Count | 390 | 421 | 7.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orlik
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Orlik, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage was over 95% - specifically, 95.64% and 95.01% respectively. A small percentage of people with the surname identified as Hispanic, with a slight drop from 2.05% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.79% to 1.66%. No individuals with the Orlik surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 95.01% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.9% | -7.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.66% | -7.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |