Explore the Family Name Paciorek
The meaning of Paciorek
Polish: from paciorek ‘rosary’ (from pacierz ‘prayer’), probably a nickname for a devout man. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa, Irena, Wieslaw, Zbigniew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paciorek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paciorek has seen a rise in popularity over the ten years between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Paciorek was ranked 52,174th in terms of popularity across all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to 49,177th position – a relative increase of 5.74%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this decade, from 374 individuals in 2000 to 428 in 2010, an absolute growth of 14.44%. In proportion to the total U.S. population, the prevalence per 100,000 people increased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #49,177 | 5.74% |
| Count | 374 | 428 | 14.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paciorek
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Paciorek, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority are identified as White. The percentage of Pacioreks identifying as White slightly decreased from 98.40% in 2000 to 95.79% in 2010. There was a notable appearance of Hispanic identification within this surname in 2010, accounting for 2.80%, where there were none reported in 2000. In both census years, there were no individuals with the surname Paciorek who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 95.79% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| 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% |