Explore the Family Name Pajak
The meaning of Pajak
Polish (Pająk): nickname for someone thought to resemble a spider, from pająk ‘spider’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Alicja, Casimir, Danuta, Jerzy, Jolanta, Leszek, Tomasz, Urszula.
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How common is the last name Pajak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pajak saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,927th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped down to the 19,878th spot— a reduction of 5.02%. However, it's worth noting that the actual number of people with this surname increased from 1,334 in 2000 to 1,352 in 2010, an increase of 1.35%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Pajak per 100,000 population declined by 6.12% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,927 | #19,878 | -5.02% |
| Count | 1,334 | 1,352 | 1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pajak
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Pajak identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.23% identified as such, with this figure slightly decreasing to 95.93% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up 58.93% from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.27% to 1.63%, representing a 28.35% increase. No changes were reported among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indians and Alaskan Natives, with these groups remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 95.93% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.78% | 58.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.63% | 28.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |