Explore the Family Name Sobczak
The meaning of Sobczak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Sobek. This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Janusz, Zbigniew, Andrzej, Casimir, Halina, Janina, Kazimierz, Krystyna, Krzysztof, Lech, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Sobczak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sobczak ranked 10,912 in popularity in the year 2000 and then moved to 11,484 in 2010. This represents a negative change of about 5.24% over the decade. In terms of count, there were 2,676 individuals with the last name in 2000, which slightly increased to 2,740 by 2010, a positive shift of approximately 2.39%. However, when we look at the proportion per 100,000 people, it went down from 0.99 in 2000 to 0.93 in 2010, a decrease of 6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,912 | #11,484 | -5.24% |
| Count | 2,676 | 2,740 | 2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.93 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobczak
When we examine the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Sobczak surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most identified as White, making up 97.61% in 2000 and 96.93% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.19% to 0.29%, while those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, from 1.38% to 2.34%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 0.75% to 0.33%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.93% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.34% | 69.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.33% | -56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.29% | 52.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |