Explore the Family Name Romaniuk
The meaning of Romaniuk
Polish; Ukrainian (standard transliteration Romanyuk): patronymic from the personal name Roman.
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How common is the last name Romaniuk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Romaniuk has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,643rd most popular surname in the United States and by 2010 it moved up to the 85,357th spot, marking a 0.33% rise in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 203 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, representing a 7.88% increase. However, when viewed in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #85,357 | 0.33% |
| Count | 203 | 219 | 7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romaniuk
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Romaniuk identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.58% identified as White, which increased to 96.80% in 2010. A smaller portion identified as being of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 2.46% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 2.28% in 2010. In 2000, about 2.96% identified with two or more races, however, this figure dropped to zero in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 96.8% | 2.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 2.28% | -7.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |