Explore the Family Name Soltysiak
The meaning of Soltysiak
Polish (Sołtysiak): derivative or patronymic fromSołtys (see Soltys). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Kazimierz, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Soltysiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Soltysiak has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Soltysiak was ranked as the 55,609th most popular surname but it dropped to the 56,836th rank by 2010, marking a 2.21% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname did increase slightly from 345 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, a growth rate of 4.06%. Despite an increase in raw numbers, its proportion within the US population per 100,000 people fell by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #56,836 | -2.21% |
| Count | 345 | 359 | 4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soltysiak
In terms of ethnicity, 97.97% of individuals with the Soltysiak surname identified as white in 2000, however, this percentage decreased slightly to 95.26% by 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The census showed no Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifying with the name during both years. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification with the surname, at 2.51% in 2010, up from 0% in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 95.26% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| 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% |