Explore the Family Name Rolek
The meaning of Rolek
Polish: probably a derivative of rola ‘soil, plowed land’ with the diminutive suffix -ek, and so a metonymic occupational name for a plowman.
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How common is the last name Rolek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rolek saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Rolek ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname in the United States, but it fell to the 77,012th spot by 2010, reflecting a -9.28% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 259 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, marking a -3.86% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 20%, coming down from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #77,012 | -9.28% |
| Count | 259 | 249 | -3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rolek
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rolek, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 95.75% in 2000 and 94.78% in 2010, although there was a -1.01% change over this period. The Hispanic representation in the same time frame increased from 2.32% to 2.81%, showing a 21.12% rise. There were no records of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities or those identifying with two or more races associated with this surname for either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.78% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.81% | 21.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |