Explore the Family Name Shostak
The meaning of Shostak
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Belorussian: nickname from Ukrainian shostak, Belorussian shastak ‘six-fingered person’, also the name of an old coin worth six groschens, derived from Ukrainian shist, Belorussian shests ‘six’, or a nickname (an old personal name) for a child born as a sixth child, derived from Ukrainian and Belorussian shosty ‘sixth’. Compare Shestak. 2. Americanized form of Polish, Rusyn (from Poland), and Jewish (from Poland) Szóstak; see Szostak. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moisey. Russian Aleksandr, Kirill, Vasiliy.
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How common is the last name Shostak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shostak has undergone significant changes in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 43,377 with a count of 469 and a proportion per 100k of 0.17. By 2010, however, the rank had risen to 37,442, an increase of 13.68 percent. Simultaneously, the count surged to 595, marking a growth of 26.87 percent, while the proportion per 100k also increased to 0.2, indicating a rise of 17.65 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #37,442 | 13.68% |
| Count | 469 | 595 | 26.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shostak
The Decennial U.S. Census further provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shostak. In 2000, the majority identified as White, accounting for 94.67 percent, followed by those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, each at 1.92 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had slightly increased to 95.46 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic had grown by 31.25 percent to reach 2.52 percent. However, the representation of those reporting two or more races declined sharply by 47.40 percent to 1.01 percent. Still, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 95.46% | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.52% | 31.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.01% | -47.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |