Explore the Family Name Primak
The meaning of Primak
Ukrainian and Belorussian (also transliterated as e.g. Prymak, Pryymak); Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname or status name from Russian primak (Ukrainian pryymak, Belorussian prymak) ‘one who lives in the house of his father-in-law’, itself from priimat (pryymaty, pryymats) ‘to accept, to take over’.
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How common is the last name Primak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Primak has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 85,643rd in terms of popularity, but it moved up to the 82,044th position by 2010, marking a 4.2% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 13.3%, from 203 in 2000 to 230 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k individuals remained relatively stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #82,044 | 4.2% |
| Count | 203 | 230 | 13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Primak
The ethnicity associated with the Primak surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 99.01% of those bearing the surname identified themselves as White, which slightly decreased to 98.7% in 2010. There was no recorded change in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both these years. This suggests that the Primak surname has a consistent ethnic identity throughout the decade under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 98.7% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |