Explore the Family Name Roszak
The meaning of Roszak
Polish: from the personal name Roszak, a short form of Rościsław, which is derived from the Old Slavic elements rast ‘to grow’ (from rasti) + slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’ (from slava ‘glory’). Compare Roshak. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Casimir, Irena.
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How common is the last name Roszak in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Roszak" in the United States marginally decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,026th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 47,614th, indicating a decline of 1.25%. However, the count of people bearing the surname increased by 4.71% over this decade, from 425 individuals in 2000 to 445 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Roszak surname per 100,000 population also experienced a slight decrease, falling by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #47,614 | -1.25% |
| Count | 425 | 445 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roszak
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of those with the Roszak surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a marginal decrease in this group over the decade. In 2000, 97.65% of Roszaks were White, which slightly dropped to 97.08% by 2010. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic ethnicity, however, with its representation growing from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010 – a significant rise of 63.64%. The data for other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native, remained unchanged or was suppressed for privacy reasons during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 97.08% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.7% | 63.64% |
| 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% |