Explore the Family Name Panik
The meaning of Panik
Slovak and Czech (Pánik): nickname from a diminutive of Slovak pán, Czech pan ‘mister’. Compare Polish Panek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Panik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Panik' has seen a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 47,575 with 419 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 50,771 and the count dropped to 411, marking a change of -6.72 in rank and -1.91 in count. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5 percent, falling from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #50,771 | -6.72% |
| Count | 419 | 411 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Panik' also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped from 91.89 in 2000 to 87.10 in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 56.68 percent, climbing from 6.21 to 9.73. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity accounting for 2.68 percent in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.89% | 87.1% | -5.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.21% | 9.73% | 56.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |