Explore the Family Name Siwek
The meaning of Siwek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname for a gray-haired man, from Polish siwy ‘gray’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zygmunt, Alicja, Andrzej, Casimir, Dariusz, Grzegorz, Janusz, Jerzy, Krzysztof, Maciej, Pawel, Urszula.
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How common is the last name Siwek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Siwek has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked the 30,324th most popular name in the United States, with 728 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, this rank dropped to 32,485 and the count decreased to 708, marking a change of -7.13 in ranking and -2.75 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by -11.11, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #32,485 | -7.13% |
| Count | 728 | 708 | -2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siwek
When it comes to ethnic identity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Siwek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 - at 97.66% and 95.90%, respectively. This represents a slight decrease of -1.80 over the decade. A small percentage (2.06% in 2000 and 1.98% in 2010) identified as Hispanic, showing a -3.88 change. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, the data shows a rise in diversity among those carrying the Siwek surname, with 0.71% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.27% identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 95.9% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.98% | -3.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |