Explore the Family Name Sirak
The meaning of Sirak
1. Ethiopian: from the personal name Sirak, Ethiopian form of Hebrew Sirach, the name borne by the author of one of the Biblical books. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Ukrainian: nickname for someone with gray hair, from a derivative of the adjective siryy ‘gray’. 3. Polish: variant of Sirek.
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How common is the last name Sirak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sirak has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,522nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 53,419th position. This shift represents an increase of approximately 2.02%. The total count of individuals with the Sirak surname also increased from 354 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, a growth of about 9.32%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Sirak per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #53,419 | 2.02% |
| Count | 354 | 387 | 9.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sirak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the same period. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Sirak surname in either year, increases were seen in individuals identifying with two or more races (an increase of 134.85%) and those identifying as Black (a rise of 174.34%). The percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as White decreased from 91.24% in 2000 to 77.00% in 2010. Additionally, Hispanic representation within the Sirak surname population emerged in 2010 at 1.55%, where there was none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.24% | 77% | -15.61% |
| Black | 5.65% | 15.5% | 174.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 4.65% | 134.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |