Explore the Family Name Sirek
The meaning of Sirek
Polish: from a pet form of any of several Old Polish personal names, such as Sirobąd or Sirosław, formed with the first element sir- ‘deprived, destitute’.
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How common is the last name Sirek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sirek has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,262nd in terms of commonality with 498 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had risen to rank 40,371 with 542 people bearing the surname, which denotes an 8.84% growth in count. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #40,371 | 2.16% |
| Count | 498 | 542 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sirek
With regard to ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Sirek surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 99% of all Sireks, although this figure fell slightly to 97.42% by 2010. There was no recorded change amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of Sireks who identify with two or more races, increasing from none in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.42% | -1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |