Explore the Family Name Papciak
The meaning of Papciak
Polish: nickname from dialect papciak ‘pulp, mash’, also used to denote a kind of porridge or gruel. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Casimir, Piotr, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Papciak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Papciak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 58,692, but by 2010 it dropped to 63,373, indicating a decrease of 7.98%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 323 in 2000 to 315 in 2010, a reduction of 2.48%. The proportion of people named Papciak per 100,000 also declined by 8.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #63,373 | -7.98% |
| Count | 323 | 315 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papciak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Papciak surname is largely associated with individuals of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.05% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a number which increased to 98.10% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The proportion of individuals identifying as Two or more races decreased from 3.10% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census saw the appearance of a small percentage (1.59%) of individuals with the Papciak surname identifying as Hispanic, a category that was not represented in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 98.1% | 3.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |