Explore the Family Name Solecki
The meaning of Solecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of a number of places called Solec, named with sól ‘salt’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Lech, Zbigniew, Janina, Janusz, Jozefa.
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How common is the last name Solecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Solecki has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,328 among all surnames in the U.S., while by 2010 it had moved up to the rank of 34,390, indicating a rise in popularity by approximately 5.33%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 582 in 2000 to 659 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 13.23%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #34,390 | 5.33% |
| Count | 582 | 659 | 13.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Solecki
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Solecki identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.94% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.27% in 2010. There's a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, though the numbers remain relatively small. In 2000, just 1.03% identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, this figure had more than doubled to 2.12%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, and those identifying with two or more races remained at zero or were suppressed (S) to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 97.27% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 2.12% | 105.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |