Explore the Family Name Pawelek
The meaning of Pawelek
Polish (Pawełek): from a pet form of the personal name Paweł (see Pawel). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Andrzej, Tadeusz, Wladyslawa.
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How common is the last name Pawelek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pawelek saw a slight decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 35,585 to 35,993. However, despite this dip in ranking, the count of individuals with the Pawelek surname actually increased by 4.18%, from 598 in 2000 to 623 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased during this period from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #35,993 | -1.15% |
| Count | 598 | 623 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pawelek
Turning to the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Pawelek identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.82% in 2000 to 93.74% in 2010. The number identifying as Hispanic, however, showed a significant increase from 2.17% in 2000 to 4.65% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities was recorded for the first time in 2010 at 0.96%. No individuals with the Pawelek surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 93.74% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 4.65% | 114.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |