Explore the Family Name Skwarek
The meaning of Skwarek
Polish: nickname for a slight, tiny person, from skwarek ‘crackling’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Casimir, Eugeniusz.
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How common is the last name Skwarek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skwarek showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,775, but by 2010 it had slipped to 66,553, a change of -6.02 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 298 to 297, representing a negligible drop of -0.34 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by -9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #66,553 | -6.02% |
| Count | 298 | 297 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skwarek
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Skwarek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.31 percent identified as White in 2000, and this figure slightly increased to 96.63 percent in 2010. There were no recorded changes in ethnicity for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period. It's important to note that the census does not provide any information regarding individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 96.63% | 0.33% |
| 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% |