Explore the Family Name Shpak
The meaning of Shpak
1. Ukrainian, Rusyn, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from East Slavic shpak ‘starling’. In the case of Jewish bearers, it is generally an artificial name. 2. Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Szpak or Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Czech Špak (see Spak 1), all meaning ‘starling’. Compare Spack 2.
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How common is the last name Shpak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Shpak' rose significantly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 79,676th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 62,903rd position, reflecting a change of 21.05%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 222 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, showing a significant increase of 43.24%. The proportion per 100k people also jumped from 0.08 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #62,903 | 21.05% |
| Count | 222 | 318 | 43.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shpak
In terms of ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of those bearing the surname 'Shpak' identified as White. In 2000, 98.65% of individuals with this surname identified as such, and this percentage slightly increased to 99.06% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the 'Shpak' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. No changes were noted for these ethnic identities during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 99.06% | 0.42% |
| 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% |