Explore the Family Name Pawelczyk
The meaning of Pawelczyk
Polish (Pawełczyk): from a pet form of the personal name Paweł (see Pawel). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Leszek.
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How common is the last name Pawelczyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pawelczyk saw a noticeable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 52,500 but by 2010, its rank improved to 48,901, marking an ascent of 6.86%. The count of individuals with this last name also rose significantly during this time frame, growing from 371 people in 2000 to 431 in 2010 - a substantial increase of 16.17%. Proportionally, this surname represented about 0.14 per 100,000 people in 2000 and this rate climbed up to 0.15 per 100,000 people in 2010, reflecting a 7.14% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #48,901 | 6.86% |
| Count | 371 | 431 | 16.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pawelczyk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Pawelczyks identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this proportion over the decade, from 98.38% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. Simultaneously, there was a new emergence of Pawelczyks identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for a small but notable 3.94% of the total, a demographic that did not appear in the 2000 data. There were no recorded changes for Pawelczyks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010; these categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 95.13% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.94% | 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% |