Explore the Family Name Sajdak
The meaning of Sajdak
Polish: metonymic occupational name for a quiver maker, or perhaps for an archer or fletcher, from sajdak ‘quiver’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Beata, Stanislaw, Boguslaw, Janusz, Krystyna, Tadeusc.
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How common is the last name Sajdak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Sajdak' remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. The rank slightly slipped from 32984 in 2000 to 33036 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease in popularity by 0.16%. However, interestingly, the count or number of individuals with this surname rose by 5.8%, from 655 in 2000 to 693 in 2010. This increase did not significantly impact the proportion per 100k, which saw a slight decrease from 0.24 to 0.23, a change of -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #33,036 | -0.16% |
| Count | 655 | 693 | 5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sajdak
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Sajdak', as indicated by Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly identifies as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.63% identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 96.68% by 2010. While no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations were reported in either census year, there was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic — a significant jump from just 0.76% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. No data for 'two or more races' was recorded in 2000, but by 2010, some individuals began identifying under this category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 96.68% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 2.74% | 260.53% |
| 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% |