Explore the Family Name Serwatka
The meaning of Serwatka
Polish: nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name from serwatka ‘whey’.
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How common is the last name Serwatka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Serwatka has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 74,957 in 2000, it fell to 88,336 by 2010, representing a shift of -17.85. The total count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 240 in 2000 to 210 in 2010, a drop of 12.5%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals with this surname likewise declined from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, a percentage change of -22.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #88,336 | -17.85% |
| Count | 240 | 210 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serwatka
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that virtually all individuals with the surname Serwatka identify as White, with a slight decrease noted from 98.75% in 2000 to 98.57% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnicities, with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all reporting zero or suppressed (S) data in both years. This suggests that the surname Serwatka is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 98.57% | -0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |