Explore the Family Name Pelak
The meaning of Pelak
Polish: variant of Pielak, an occupational name for an undergardener, someone who weeded the grounds of a great house, from a dialect derivative of Polish pielić ‘weed’.
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How common is the last name Pelak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pelak saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,120 and slightly fell to the rank 59,171 in 2010, marking a change of -5.44%. However, the count of people with the surname increased minimally by 0.29%, from 341 in 2000 to 342 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also dropped a bit from 0.13 to 0.12, indicating a -7.69% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #59,171 | -5.44% |
| Count | 341 | 342 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pelak, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, which accounted for 96.77% in 2000 and increased slightly to 97.37% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races were present in 2000, accounting for 2.05%, but this category was not represented in 2010. There was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010 who weren't present in 2000, making up 2.05% in 2010's census. Other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 97.37% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |