Explore the Family Name Pawlaczyk
The meaning of Pawlaczyk
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Pawlak. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Tomasz.
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How common is the last name Pawlaczyk in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Pawlaczyk saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The rank of this last name fell from 61,544 in 2000 to 65,782 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.89%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped slightly from 305 to 301 during the same period, a reduction of 1.31%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Pawlaczyk per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #65,782 | -6.89% |
| Count | 305 | 301 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pawlaczyk
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Pawlaczyk, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 97.05% of individuals with this last name identified as White, a figure which saw a minor decrease to 96.68% in 2010. Although there was no recorded percentage for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, the data does show a new emergence of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races in 2010 at 2.66%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.64% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.68% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |