Explore the Family Name Ryczek
The meaning of Ryczek
Polish: unflattering nickname from an agent noun meaning ‘screamer’, derived from ryczeć ‘to scream’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Aniela, Boleslaw, Czeslaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ryczek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ryczek saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 34,459 in 2000, it moved up to 34,353 in 2010, reflecting an increased count from 622 to 660 people with this surname. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.35 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #34,353 | 0.31% |
| Count | 622 | 660 | 6.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ryczek
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Ryczek identified as White, making up 97.11 percent in 2000 and 96.06 percent a decade later. There was also a minor presence of Hispanic ethnicity, which slightly increased from 1.77 percent in 2000 to 1.82 percent in 2010. Notably, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, new entries in 2010 included Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, both below one percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 96.06% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.82% | 2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |