Explore the Family Name Rodak
The meaning of Rodak
Polish; Slovak and Czech (Rodák): nickname meaning ‘fellow countryman’, derived from Slavic rod ‘origin, birth’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Dorota, Justyna, Mariusz, Piotr, Wlodzimierz, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Rodak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rodak ranked 33,020th in popularity in 2000 and slid slightly to 33,164th in 2010 - a decrease of 0.44%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 654 to 690, marking a 5.5% growth. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the Rodak name dipped by 4.17%, dropping from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #33,164 | -0.44% |
| Count | 654 | 690 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodak
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Rodak surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped from 97.71% in 2000 to 96.67% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows that 1.01% of Rodaks identified as Hispanic, a category that was not represented at all in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years' censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 96.67% | -1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.74% | 13.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |