Explore the Family Name Ratajczak
The meaning of Ratajczak
Polish: patronymic from Rataj ‘plowman’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogdan, Janusz, Jerzy, Krzysztof, Marzanna, Tadeusz, Tomasz, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Ratajczak in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ratajczak has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 20,397 in 2000 to 20,601 in 2010, indicating a drop in popularity by approximately 1%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Ratajczak increased by 6.19% during the same period from 1,211 to 1,286. The proportion per 100,000 saw a minor dip of -2.22%, going from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,397 | #20,601 | -1% |
| Count | 1,211 | 1,286 | 6.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.44 | -2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratajczak
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the Ratajczak surname identified as White, at 97.69% in 2000 and 97.05% in 2010, seeing a minute decrease of -0.66%. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw an increase from 0.41% to 0.47% between 2000 and 2010. During the same period, those who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased by -25.86%, going from 1.16% to 0.86%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic doubled from 0.74% to 1.48%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.05% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.48% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0.86% | -25.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.47% | 14.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |