Explore the Family Name Pilarczyk
The meaning of Pilarczyk
Polish: occupational name or patronymic from a diminutive of pilarz ‘sawyer’ or ‘saw maker’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa, Jozef, Pawel.
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How common is the last name Pilarczyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pilarczyk has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,725th most common surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 68,770th position, marking a decline of 1.54%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the surname Pilarczyk increased from 272 to 286 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 5.15%.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #67,725 | #68,770 | -1.54% |
Count | 272 | 286 | 5.15% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilarczyk
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Pilarczyk, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.53% of those bearing the name identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 96.5% by 2010. The data also indicates a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races by 2010, making up 1.75% of those with the surname. There were no individuals with the Pilarczyk surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 98.53% | 96.5% | -2.06% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |