Explore the Family Name Ratajczyk
The meaning of Ratajczyk
Polish: occupational name or patronymic from a diminutive of Rataj ‘plowman’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Jadwiga, Krystyna, Piotr, Wieslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Ratajczyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ratajczyk saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 52,482nd, a decrease of 1.3%. However, the count or number of people with this surname actually increased from 377 to 395, a growth of 4.77%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the Ratajczyk surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.14%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #52,482 | -1.3% |
| Count | 377 | 395 | 4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratajczyk
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Ratajczyk surname. The vast majority identify as White, comprising 97.35% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.48% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic in 2000 (2.12%), but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 98.48% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |