Explore the Family Name Sobczyk
The meaning of Sobczyk
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Sobek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aniela, Elzbieta, Halina, Janina, Jerzy, Krystyna, Lech, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wladyslawa, Wlodzimierz.
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How common is the last name Sobczyk in the United States?
The Sobczyk surname ranked 36,761 in popularity in the U.S. in 2000 and slightly dropped to 37,288 by 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Although there was a slight drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 573 in 2000 to 598 in 2010, marking a 4.36% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, it decreased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #37,288 | -1.43% |
| Count | 573 | 598 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sobczyk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Sobczyk surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, with 98.08% in 2000 and a minor decrease to 97.32% in 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The data reveals a minimal presence of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010 at 1.34%, which was not recorded in 2000. For those identifying as two or more races, the census recorded an increase to 0.84% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with the Sobczyk surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 97.32% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |