Explore the Family Name Popik
The meaning of Popik
Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Popyk, in Slovakia also spelled Popík); Polish; Slovak (Popík); Jewish (from Ukraine): nickname or a non-Jewish status name for an eastern Orthodox or Greek Catholic priest, from Ukrainian and Rusyn popyk, Polish popik, diminutives of pop ‘priest’ (see Pop 2). Compare Popick. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Mikhail, Vasily, Zinoviy. Jewish Isidor.
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How common is the last name Popik in the United States?
The surname Popik, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked 50,572 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 53,538 in 2010, a decrease of 5.86%. The count of individuals with this surname was relatively stable over the decade, declining only slightly from 388 to 386, a change of -0.52%. The proportion of individuals with the Popik surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #53,538 | -5.86% |
| Count | 388 | 386 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popik
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority of those with the surname Popik identified as White, both in 2000 (97.42%) and 2010 (97.67%), witnessing a slight increase of 0.26%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic in both years, maintaining a consistent rate of 1.55%. There were no recorded instances of those with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 97.67% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.55% | 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% |