Explore the Family Name Sarnecki
The meaning of Sarnecki
Polish: derivative of sarna ‘roe deer’. Compare Sarnowski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boguslaw, Miroslaw.
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How common is the last name Sarnecki in the United States?
The surname Sarnecki has seen a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Sarnecki was ranked 64,008 in terms of frequency while it dropped down to 67,126 in 2010, indicating a -4.87% change. However, the count of individuals with the Sarnecki surname marginally increased by 1.03%, from 291 in 2000 to 294 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of -9.09%, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #67,126 | -4.87% |
| Count | 291 | 294 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarnecki
In terms of ethnic identity, those bearing the Sarnecki surname have predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase of 1.13% over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Sarneckis identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly by -38.18% from 2.75% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, a small proportion (1.70%) identified as belonging to two or more races. No individual with the Sarnecki surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 95.92% | 1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 1.7% | -38.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |