Explore the Family Name Prawdzik
The meaning of Prawdzik
Polish: nickname for a truthful person, from prawdziwki, a derivative of prawda ‘truth’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Prawdzik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prawdzik saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 54,880 to 57,516, marking a decrease of 4.8%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased slightly from 351 to 354 individuals, showing a modest growth of 0.85%. The proportion of the U.S. population bearing this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #57,516 | -4.8% |
| Count | 351 | 354 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prawdzik
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Prawdzik identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage decreased from 94.59% to 91.53% over the decade. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.28% to 3.95%, a change of 73.25%. Although the percentages for Black and Two or more races were previously non-existent or very small in 2000, by 2010 there was a presence of 2.54% identifying as Black and no individuals identifying as Two or more races. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 91.53% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 3.95% | 73.25% |
| Black | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |